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R232 DND

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,547 mi
Last recorded136,547 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 DND
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 136,547 miles

Corrosion on chassis.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Mud under vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2013 129,158 miles

1.corrosion under vehicle. 2.corrosion to running board/ running steps. 3.number plate condition. 4.both rear tyres approaching legal limit.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 117,849 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 108,744 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 100,511 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 94,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Please note there is corrison showing though out exhaust

Pass 19 Jan 2009 94,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Please note there is corrison showing though out exhaust

Pass 18 Jan 2008 89,230 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 83,763 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 77,313 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 77,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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R232 DND is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R232 DND, 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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R232 DND is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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