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R313 KEC

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,508 mi
Last recorded111,508 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 KEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 111,508 miles

STRONG ADVISORY:STEERING FREEPLAY ON THE LIMITS AT TIME OF TEST

exhaust centre rubber mounting snapped but exhaust still adequately supported

offside front anti-roll bar link worn

offside rear outer sill corroded

oil leak fron engine

play in both front wheel bearings

slight bearing noise from nearside front bearing

slight play in steering joints and boot split

Fail 17 May 2011 111,419 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

STRONG ADVISORY:STEERING FREEPLAY ON THE LIMITS AT TIME OF TEST

exhaust centre rubber mounting snapped but exhaust still adequately supported

nearside rear outer sill corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

offside front anti-roll bar link worn

offside rear outer sill corroded

oil leak fron engine

play in both front wheel bearings

slight bearing noise from nearside front bearing

slight play in steering joints and boot split

Pass 24 May 2010 105,879 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear brake disc backing plate is badly corroded!!!

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2010 105,813 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear brake disc backing plate is badly corroded!!!

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2009 97,207 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 87,207 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 88,509 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 77,686 miles

as listed on first mot

Fail 28 Apr 2007 77,632 miles

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

rear brake back plates rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2006 65,881 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 65,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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R313 KEC is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R313 KEC, 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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R313 KEC is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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