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R28 UTR

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,726 mi
Last recorded100,726 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 UTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 100,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 99,648 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front ball joint covers slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2018 99,648 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front ball joint covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2017 99,346 miles

Coolant leak Water pump ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 99,346 miles

Coolant leak Water pump ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 98,551 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 98,548 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 Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 76,962 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 24 Feb 2007 72,437 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 65,746 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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R28 UTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R28 UTR, 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 R28 UTR registered?

R28 UTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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