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R29 FCP

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,603 mi
Last recorded119,603 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 FCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 119,603 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 119,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 119,593 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 119,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

The hand/parking brake lever is in poor condition (been chewed by a dog!!).

The off side rear indicator lens is in poor condition.

There is some movement showing in the near side front hub bearing.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 117,353 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 117,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Off side rear indicator lens cracked.

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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R29 FCP is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R29 FCP, 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 R29 FCP registered?

R29 FCP is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R29 FCP safe to buy?

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