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R241 AUY

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,025 mi
Last recorded142,025 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 AUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 142,025 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2011 137,297 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Nov 2011 137,297 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Nov 2010 131,150 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 131,147 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 127,159 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 118,060 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 118,060 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 111,407 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

o/s/f indecator cover missing †rear diff leaking oil

Fail 17 Aug 2006 111,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

o/s/f indecator cover missing †rear diff leaking oil slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2005 100,167 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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R241 AUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R241 AUY, 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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R241 AUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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