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R362 NFL

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

184,535 mi
Last recorded184,535 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 NFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 184,535 miles

Offside Front slight movement in wheel bearing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsr door panel major corrosion

osf tyre near legal limit

small chip in windscreen not obstructing drivers view

Fail 20 Nov 2021 184,522 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury os rear seal badly corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting to chassis rail badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front slight movement in wheel bearing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsr door panel major corrosion

osf tyre near legal limit

small chip in windscreen not obstructing drivers view

Pass 19 Nov 2020 175,547 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop corroded

Offside Rear bump stop corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2020 175,035 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust section holed and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced anchor point corroded in sill section area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Emissions not tested rear section of exhaust detached. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Towbar coupling too weak corrosion present. (6.1.6 (h))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment lock nut not in place threads worn in joint .serious movement present advise do not drive . (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop corroded.

Offside Front Upper ball joint split pin missing.

Offside Front drivers door check strap not connected.

Offside Rear bump stop corroded.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 163,027 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting out rigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop corroded away

Offside Rear bump stop corroded away

Fail 27 Apr 2019 163,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting out rigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop corroded away

Offside Rear bump stop corroded away

Pass 4 May 2018 153,593 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bump stop (6.1.A.1)

Rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2018 153,380 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inside edge on LEGAL LIMIT MUST BE REPLACED as soon as possible (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bump stop (6.1.A.1)

Rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2018 152,998 miles

Fuel tank insecure support badly corroded (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 147,635 miles

Fuel tank support/protection panel very heavily corroded

General corrosion and flaky blisters starting on chassis and body support outriggers under vehicle

Metal fuel pipes at rear of car heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak Severe engine oil leak ()

Towbar component slightly corroded Corrosion flaking off of towbar (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

temporary "locking type" fuel filler cap fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2017 147,615 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel tank support/protection panel very heavily corroded

General corrosion and flaky blisters starting on chassis and body support outriggers under vehicle

Metal fuel pipes at rear of car heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak Severe engine oil leak ()

Towbar component slightly corroded Corrosion flaking off of towbar (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

temporary "locking type" fuel filler cap fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 143,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear sill section corroded not structual

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear sill section corroded not structual

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 143,370 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin absent (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear sill section corroded not structual

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear sill section corroded not structual

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 134,562 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 11 Apr 2015 134,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f windscreen wiper split.

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2014 124,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 115,441 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 112,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2012 112,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2011 109,426 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 104,793 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cant see inner rear brake pads

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2009 99,217 miles

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

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2008 93,334 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

damage on nearside front of nudge bar, temporarily repaired

nearside door step rusty

offside front fog lamp lens cracked

tow bar frame rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2007 85,662 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 85,662 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 77,756 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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R362 NFL is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R362 NFL, 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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R362 NFL is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 March 1998.

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