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R354 DVH

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,215 mi
Last recorded126,215 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 DVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 126,215 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Oil leak ()

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 126,215 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 118,902 miles

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

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

Slight free play in steering

Tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2015 111,624 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil mist on power steering pipes on nearside of engine.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 105,638 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 102,195 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

offside step/support corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 97,174 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 90,891 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 85,412 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 78,354 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 78,354 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 73,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 66,851 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 59,007 miles

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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R354 DVH is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R354 DVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R354 DVH registered?

R354 DVH is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R354 DVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R354 DVH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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