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R291 GJE

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,015 mi
Last recorded55,015 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 GJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 55,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System rusted. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S SILLS CORRODED NO AFFECTING INDEPENDENT CHASSIS. or seat belt anchorage points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 55,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System rusted. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S SILLS CORRODED NO AFFECTING INDEPENDENT CHASSIS. or seat belt anchorage points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 53,285 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SILLS CORRODING.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 50,394 miles

N/s & O/S sills rear showing signs off corrosion.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 49,096 miles

Showing sings of rust on ns rear sill

Oil Leak

Fail 7 Jun 2018 49,096 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil Leak

Showing sings of rust on ns rear sill

Pass 25 Mar 2017 46,215 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 43,949 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 43,645 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,212 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 43,212 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 42,402 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,895 miles

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

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 10 Mar 2011 41,308 miles

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

rbt service brake 65%, handbrake 23%

Fail 8 Mar 2011 41,308 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine light on

Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,067 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,096 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,166 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,730 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 34,367 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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R291 GJE is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R291 GJE, 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 R291 GJE registered?

R291 GJE is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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