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R311 XNP

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 XNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014
Fail 9 Aug 2014 117,873 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 116,848 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 113,301 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 113,301 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 109,537 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 105,823 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 101,618 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 97,086 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 93,054 miles

both rear tyres getting low on outer edge

slight play in steering box

Fail 23 May 2007 88,889 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 88,889 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 84,246 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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R311 XNP is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R311 XNP, 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 R311 XNP registered?

R311 XNP is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R311 XNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R311 XNP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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