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R347 KWH

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,828 mi
Last recorded78,828 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 KWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 78,828 miles

Front front bumper mounting brackets corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 78,804 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front front bumper mounting brackets corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 75,992 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 74,246 miles

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

steering column top bush play

Fail 4 May 2018 74,246 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

steering column top bush play

Pass 5 May 2017 72,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2016 66,903 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,782 miles

Both front and rear number plates deteriorated

Headlamps aged

Partial failure of nearside washer jet

Strong Advise:Auxillary belt area noisy and requires attention

Strong Advise:Rear metal fuel pipes heavily corroded and require attention

Fail 9 Jan 2015 61,782 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Both front and rear number plates deteriorated

Headlamps aged

Partial failure of nearside washer jet

Strong Advise:Auxillary belt area noisy and requires attention

Strong Advise:Rear metal fuel pipes heavily corroded and require attention

Pass 14 Jan 2014 60,748 miles

Corrosion to metal fuel lines

Offside front seat belt stalk requires attention

Partial failure of nearside windscreen washer jet

Play in nearside front and offside front hub assemblies

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Strong Advise:Both front and rear number plates showing heavy deterioration and damage

Strong Advise:Headlamps aged

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Jan 2014 60,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Corrosion to metal fuel lines

Offside front seat belt stalk requires attention

Partial failure of nearside windscreen washer jet

Play in nearside front and offside front hub assemblies

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Strong Advise:Both front and rear number plates showing heavy deterioration and damage

Strong Advise:Headlamps aged

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jan 2013 60,005 miles

Corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Front and rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Front and rear number plates deteriorating/cracked

Fuel lines heavily corroded

Headlamps aged and glasses clouded

Nearside and offside side steps heavily corroded

Offside front seatbelt buckle/clasp requires attention

Partial failure of nearside washer jet

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to chassis

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Wet Test

Fail 10 Jan 2013 60,005 miles

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

Corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Front and rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Front and rear number plates deteriorating/cracked

Fuel lines heavily corroded

Headlamps aged and glasses clouded

Nearside and offside side steps heavily corroded

Offside front seatbelt buckle/clasp requires attention

Partial failure of nearside washer jet

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to chassis

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Wet Test

Pass 19 Jan 2012 58,933 miles

Front numberplate deteriorating and cracked/damaged

Front pads appear to be wearing thin

General surface corrosion to chassis

Minor chips in screen

Rear numberplate deteriorating

Steering and suspension components showing general age, wear and surface coirrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Suspension rubber dust covers/gaitors showing slight age

Wet Test

Fail 18 Jan 2012 58,933 miles

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

Front numberplate deteriorating and cracked/damaged

Front pads appear to be wearing thin

General surface corrosion to chassis

Minor chips in screen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear numberplate deteriorating

Steering and suspension components showing general age, wear and surface coirrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Suspension rubber dust covers/gaitors showing slight age

Wet Test

Pass 6 Jan 2011 57,534 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 55,930 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 55,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 54,474 miles

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

offside front tyre tread low outer edge

Fail 12 Jan 2009 54,474 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside front tyre tread low outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2008 52,889 miles

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

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

both front brake hose ferrules corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2008 52,889 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

both front brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2007 51,142 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 49,055 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

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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R347 KWH is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R347 KWH, 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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R347 KWH is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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