MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Nearside Rear bump stop corroded
Offside Rear bump stop corroded
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))
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
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
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
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
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
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)
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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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