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R240 DND

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,438 mi
Last recorded99,438 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 DND
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 99,438 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2015 99,438 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 88,726 miles

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

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

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

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

slight freeplay in steering wheel

Fail 27 Dec 2013 88,015 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

slight freeplay in steering

Pass 21 Dec 2012 79,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 78,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 76,581 miles

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

N/S/FRONT REPEATOR LENS MISSING

Nearside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 73,812 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

aims on upper limits

foot brake travel long and slight creaping on app!!!

front bumper rusting and holed

rear diff leaking and rusting

suspension rusting heavly on anti roll bars ect......

Fail 7 May 2009 73,769 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear diff leaking and rusting

front bumper rusting and holed

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

suspension rusting heavly on anti roll bars ect......

Pass 29 Apr 2008 71,215 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 71,215 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 70,593 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 69,375 miles

movement in top of steering coloum

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 DND is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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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R240 DND is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R240 DND shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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