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R351 UKK

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,900 mi
Last recorded101,900 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 UKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 101,900 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear & front to rear brake pipes corroded

sills corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 97,586 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2013 97,586 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2012 93,330 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 89,252 miles

front number plat cracked

Fail 12 Nov 2011 89,252 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front number plat cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2010 84,653 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight free play.

FRont number plate cracked.

Nearside rear shock absorber damp.

Rear brake pipes have surface rust.

Fail 30 Oct 2010 84,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front wheel bearings have slight free play.

FRont number plate cracked.

Nearside rear shock absorber damp.

Rear brake pipes have surface rust.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 80,415 miles

fuel cap seal in poor condition

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 7 Nov 2009 80,392 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

fuel cap seal in poor condition

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 15 Nov 2008 75,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 75,239 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 67,916 miles

Both rear shock absorbers damp.

Pass 18 Nov 2006 62,621 miles

Both rear shock absorbers damp.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play.

Pass 19 Nov 2005 56,522 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 56,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

fuel hose to rear of filter craked/splitting

offside front inner washer jet blocked

power steering pump has been leaking

slight play in top of steering column

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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R351 UKK is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R351 UKK, 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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R351 UKK is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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