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R234 DND

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,552 mi
Last recorded155,552 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 DND
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 155,552 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 153,356 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 149,846 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 144,705 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 144,705 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 139,194 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 135,338 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 131,573 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 131,573 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 126,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 126,313 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 120,127 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 120,127 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 113,361 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 105,275 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 105,271 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 95,918 miles

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

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

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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R234 DND is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R234 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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What year was R234 DND registered?

R234 DND is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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