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R315 MCA

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,458 mi
Last recorded129,458 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 MCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 129,458 miles

corrosion hole in the bonnet shape edges

front panel cross member corroded away

heavy oil leak

o/s washers

o/s/f door hinges

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear (d) bushes

rear brake imbalance

up/down play at the steering wheel

Fail 26 Apr 2014 129,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

corrosion hole in the bonnet shape edges

front panel cross member corroded away

heavy oil leak

o/s washers

o/s/f door hinges

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear (d) bushes

rear brake imbalance

up/down play at the steering wheel

Pass 26 Apr 2013 124,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

noise from engine

play in steering wheel

Fail 19 Apr 2013 124,323 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

noise from engine

play in steering wheel

Pass 20 Apr 2012 96,196 miles

left side of dash not illuminated

o/s rear suspension bump stop missing

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play in upper steering column

slight play o/s front suspension lower ball joint

Pass 19 Apr 2011 118,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2011 118,258 miles

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2010 109,611 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 100,445 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 100,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 90,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both fron tyres getting low on inside edges

Pass 21 Apr 2008 90,540 miles

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

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

both fron tyres getting low on inside edges

Fail 14 Feb 2007 83,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2007 83,372 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2006 78,985 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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R315 MCA is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R315 MCA, 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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R315 MCA is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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