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R329 VSM

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,836 mi
Last recorded129,836 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 VSM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 129,836 miles

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

advise battery insecure,

advise load sencor valve welded on secure at time of test,

advise slight play os/f & ns/f wheel bearings,

Fail 6 Jun 2012 129,566 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

advise battery insecure,

advise slight play os/f & ns/f wheel bearings,

Pass 6 Jun 2011 118,990 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 118,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 108,931 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 108,931 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 106,599 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 106,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 101,470 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 95,128 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 86,521 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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R329 VSM is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R329 VSM, 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 R329 VSM registered?

R329 VSM is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R329 VSM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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