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R276 OBN

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,044 mi
Last recorded96,044 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 OBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 96,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 96,044 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 91,536 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 91,536 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear tyres low

Pass 19 Sep 2011 90,405 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

corrosion on rear brake pipes

corrosion on rear fuel pipes

front tyre treads wearing low

offside rear wheel tight to spin....not binding

play in steering column.....advise to secure

rear exhaust mount splitting

Pass 27 Oct 2010 85,588 miles

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

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

steering column loose

Fail 25 Oct 2010 85,569 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

steering column loose

Pass 8 Oct 2009 80,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 75,532 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 69,261 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 64,815 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 64,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 57,302 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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R276 OBN is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R276 OBN, 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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R276 OBN is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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