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R240 WOR

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,489 mi
Last recorded114,489 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 WOR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2021 114,489 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 112,682 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 112,672 miles

Emissions not tested rear pipe not attached (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 111,200 miles

Coolant leak ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 111,096 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength area marked yellow outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 107,371 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 107,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 103,228 miles

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

coil springs corroding

exhuast and mounts corroding

fuel pipes corroding

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear tyre condtion ok (slightly perished outer walls)

slight play in steering and suspension

Fail 11 Jun 2016 103,228 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and rear (yellow marked) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

coil springs corroding

exhuast and mounts corroding

fuel pipes corroding

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear tyre condtion ok (slightly perished outer walls)

slight play in steering and suspension

Pass 22 May 2015 98,289 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 98,197 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 92,148 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 85,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 78,869 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 73,274 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 37,137 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2010 37,137 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2009 67,679 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 64,509 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 64,509 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 60,070 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 54,607 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 WOR is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WOR, 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 WOR is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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