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R297 JPJ

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,281 mi
Last recorded77,281 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 JPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2011 77,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2010 73,533 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 73,533 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 70,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

n/s mirror damage

o/s/f indicator lense missing

Fail 6 Mar 2009 70,052 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

n/s mirror damage

o/s/f indicator lense missing

Pass 4 Mar 2008 67,133 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 67,093 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2007 62,670 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 62,670 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 58,555 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2006 58,555 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R297 JPJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R297 JPJ, 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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R297 JPJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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