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R301 CUY

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,027 mi
Last recorded85,027 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 CUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 85,027 miles

Front nearside & offside tyres perished

Pass 7 Jun 2021 83,353 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 81,261 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

fuel tank guard corroded

nearside rear bumper cover missing

Pass 13 Mar 2019 74,203 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 74,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 74,168 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all under body has corrosion at front and rear

rear tank strap corroded but still secure

Fail 5 Mar 2018 74,167 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe hanging of (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all under body has corrosion at front and rear

rear tank strap corroded but still secure

Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,151 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 74,117 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 74,075 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 74,074 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014
Pass 9 Apr 2013 73,500 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 73,500 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 70,964 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,907 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 64,095 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,525 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 56,999 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 53,289 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 49,023 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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R301 CUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R301 CUY, 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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R301 CUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R301 CUY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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