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R339 TDC

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,863 mi
Last recorded154,863 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 TDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2023 154,863 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in front of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in front of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts can not be checked

Pass 10 Oct 2022 153,873 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 153,870 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at front of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 152,912 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 152,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

power steering pipes are scraping on steering arm

Pass 8 Oct 2020 151,926 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 151,912 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire four diesel injector leak off tubes (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 150,682 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 150,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 149,654 miles

fuel tank protective shield is heavily corroded but secure

Fail 27 Sep 2018 149,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting innner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

fuel tank protective shield is heavily corroded but secure

Pass 11 Dec 2017 149,109 miles

Oil leak from rear of engine ()

Fail 8 Dec 2017 149,109 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking in front of fuel tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind rubber cover in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from rear of engine ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 147,692 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 147,674 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2015 145,735 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 145,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking pipe connection to calliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2012 145,300 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 145,300 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 145,153 miles

Oil leak

condition of windscreen

dampness on power stearing box

heavy rust in towbar and mounts

heavy rust on nearside and offside front brake pipes

rusting to chassis area

wear in offside front seat runner

Fail 25 Aug 2011 145,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak

condition of front brake pads and discs

condition of windscreen

dampness on power stearing box

heavy rust in door steps

heavy rust in towbar and mounts

heavy rust on nearside and offside front brake pipes

rusting to chassis area

wear in offside front seat runner

Pass 20 Aug 2010 142,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

condition of windscreen

cracking to nearside front tyre

engine oil leak

front inner brake pads look low

heavy rust in rear outersill areas

heavy rusting to rear chassis areas and towbar

nearside rear handbrake lower effort

play in nearside and offside front hubs

play in offside front seat runners

rust on front brake pipes

Fail 20 Aug 2010 142,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

condition of windscreen

cracking to nearside front tyre

engine oil leak

front inner brake pads look low

heavy rust in rear outersill areas

heavy rusting to rear chassis areas and towbar

nearside rear handbrake lower effort

play in nearside and offside front hubs

play in offside front seat runners

rust on front brake pipes

Pass 9 Sep 2009 136,004 miles

play in both front hubs

rusting to chassis and body areas

heavy rust in towbar and towbar mount areas

heavy rust on nearside front brake pipe

noise from engine

offside front tyre uneven wear

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Aug 2009 135,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

heavy rust in exhaust

heavy rust in towbar and towbar mount areas

heavy rust on nearside front brake pipe

noise from engine

offside front tyre uneven wear

oil leak from engine

play in both front hubs

rusting to chassis and body areas

Pass 15 Aug 2008 131,372 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cond of rear pads & discs

play in both front hubs

very heavy rust in underbody

very heavy rust on rear fuel pipes

Pass 17 May 2006 121,203 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 211,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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R339 TDC is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R339 TDC, 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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R339 TDC is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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