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R210 JFV

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,965 mi
Last recorded120,965 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 JFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 120,965 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 110,389 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 110,388 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 106,037 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2009 101,014 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 101,007 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 96,333 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 89,076 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 89,076 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 81,957 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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R210 JFV is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 83,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R210 JFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R210 JFV registered?

R210 JFV is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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