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R240 ABU

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Brown Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,614 mi
Last recorded119,614 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 ABU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 119,614 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 119,614 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 110,848 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 110,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F WASHER BLOCKED

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 22 Aug 2008 102,447 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all tyres getting close to legal limits

diff oil leak

rear chassis corroded

fuel filling flaxy pipe perrished but not leaking

Pass 23 Aug 2007 95,472 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 86,895 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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R240 ABU is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Brown with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R240 ABU, 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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R240 ABU is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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