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R371 NFL

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,358 mi
Last recorded49,358 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 NFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 49,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside and nearside sills starting to corrode near body mountings

Fail 5 Jun 2018 49,336 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside and nearside sills starting to corrode near body mountings

Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,690 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded metal at rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 48,144 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2016 48,122 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2015 46,644 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,397 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 43,396 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 42,546 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,535 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 38,905 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,154 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 33,170 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,266 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 30,174 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 28,996 miles

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

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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R371 NFL is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R371 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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R371 NFL is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R371 NFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R371 NFL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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