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R241 TYA

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,684 mi
Last recorded91,684 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 TYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2012 91,684 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Nov 2012 91,684 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Oct 2011 89,912 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

advise tracking

rear tail gate insecure when open

rear spare carrier sharp edges

Fail 13 Oct 2011 89,866 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

advise tracking

rear tail gate insecure when open

rear spare carrier sharp edges

Pass 6 Oct 2010 87,448 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 87,448 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 84,537 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 81,297 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 78,500 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 78,488 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)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 74,357 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 TYA is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey 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 TYA, 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 R241 TYA registered?

R241 TYA is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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