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R336 JRE

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,551 mi
Last recorded110,551 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 JRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 110,551 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 99,471 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 94,454 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 94,399 miles

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 92,258 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 885,529 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 85,659 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 85,658 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 82,348 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2013 81,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 81,373 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 80,784 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 79,691 miles

advise coolant low

Fail 23 Nov 2009 79,691 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise coolant low

Pass 26 Nov 2008 78,514 miles

coolent low

o/s rear bump stop missing

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 78,025 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 77,368 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 77,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 75,314 miles

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

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

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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R336 JRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R336 JRE, 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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R336 JRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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