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R350 WNP

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,138 mi
Last recorded115,138 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 WNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 115,138 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2008 115,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2007 107,041 miles

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

heavy oil leak from engine

Pass 30 May 2006 106,693 miles

tow bar/hitch insecure

boot struts defective

clutch bite point very low

engine oil leak

rear diff leak

Fail 22 May 2006 106,693 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot struts defective

clutch bite point very low

oil leak

rear diff leak

tow bar/hitch insecure

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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R350 WNP is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R350 WNP, 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 R350 WNP registered?

R350 WNP is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R350 WNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R350 WNP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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