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R240 CKN

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,951 mi
Last recorded85,951 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 CKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 85,951 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both headlamps damaged (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 85,951 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both headlamps damaged (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 82,439 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 81,514 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,552 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 70,154 miles

Near side front steering idler has slight play.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 63,141 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 60,225 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 54,883 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 54,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 43,832 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 35,138 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 26,374 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 CKN is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R240 CKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R240 CKN registered?

R240 CKN is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R240 CKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 CKN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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