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R240 GMJ

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,289 mi
Last recorded62,289 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 GMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 62,289 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 62,247 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 60,165 miles

Engine running poor at idle speed

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint gaiter split

Pass 17 Nov 2010 58,041 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 53,780 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 50,676 miles

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

engine speed eratic at idle and at revs.

Fail 17 Nov 2008 50,672 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 44,223 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 38,391 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 GMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R240 GMJ, 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 R240 GMJ registered?

R240 GMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R240 GMJ safe to buy?

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