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R272 ENK

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,413 mi
Last recorded137,413 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 ENK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 137,413 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion on body mounts

Near side headlamp poor beam pattern

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 137,413 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion on body mounts

Near side headlamp poor beam pattern

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 136,719 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 136,711 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Mar 2009 136,499 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Despite fluid level low no signs of leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 129,694 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 129,691 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 120,860 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 120,856 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 102,353 miles

Advise slight wear in front wheel bearings

Brake fluid low

Front brake pads getting low

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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R272 ENK is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R272 ENK, 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 R272 ENK registered?

R272 ENK is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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