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R252 PAC

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,543 mi
Last recorded142,543 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 PAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 142,543 miles

All steel brake pipes at rear of vehicle starting to corrode.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Aug 2010 142,543 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

All steel brake pipes at rear of vehicle starting to corrode.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jul 2009 123,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 123,485 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 109,434 miles

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

both side steps rotten

has the timing belt been replaced , we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years.

Fail 23 Jul 2008 109,434 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

both side steps rotten

has the timing belt been replaced , we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 96,550 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 96,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 85,269 miles

handbrake needs adjusting †

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

cambelt needs replacing at this milage if it has not been replaced already

slight play in steering column top mounting

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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R252 PAC is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R252 PAC, 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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R252 PAC is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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