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R357 FJN

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,016 mi
Last recorded113,016 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 FJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2016 113,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 109,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 103,450 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 99,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 95,560 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 88,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all steel brake pipes on underside of vehicle covered in thick grease

Pass 4 Nov 2010 87,731 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 85,899 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 84,828 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 82,239 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 80,732 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 68,937 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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R357 FJN is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R357 FJN, 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 R357 FJN registered?

R357 FJN is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R357 FJN safe to buy?

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