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R220 SDF

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,452 mi
Last recorded82,452 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 SDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 82,452 miles

slight corrosion on n/s/r wing

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2012 76,687 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

both lenses missing from side repeators

front brake discs worn

one wheel nut to o/s/f appears not to be on a full nut

would advise securing rear brake pipes better

Fail 20 Jan 2012 76,542 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both lenses missing from side repeators

front brake discs worn

one wheel nut to o/s/f appears not to be on a full nut

would advise securing rear brake pipes better

Pass 19 Jan 2011 71,281 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2011 71,279 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2010 71,110 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2009 66,383 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 66,367 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,047 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 56,610 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 53,078 miles

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 3 Dec 2005 50,303 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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R220 SDF is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R220 SDF, 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 R220 SDF registered?

R220 SDF is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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