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R32 UTR

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,516 mi
Last recorded98,516 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 UTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 98,516 miles

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

advise slight play in both rear D bushes

oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2017 91,297 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 91,297 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 85,053 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 12 Jan 2016 85,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking pipe on fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front and rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 78,894 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 72,906 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2014 72,906 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 66,112 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2013 66,112 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,863 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 59,863 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,831 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 53,841 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 48,044 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2010 48,044 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2009 41,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 38,805 miles

front and rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 24 Jan 2007 34,759 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 31,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R32 UTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R32 UTR, 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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R32 UTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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