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R372 JVW

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,819 mi
Last recorded130,819 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 JVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 130,819 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 127,137 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 117,615 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight corrosion on front to rear & rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2012 111,933 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 99,976 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both door step rusted and weak!

offide mirror helded by tape

Fail 22 Aug 2011 99,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both door step rusted and weak!

offide mirror helded by tape

Pass 20 Aug 2010 96,424 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 92,792 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 88,190 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 81,987 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 76,330 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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R372 JVW is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R372 JVW, 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 R372 JVW registered?

R372 JVW is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R372 JVW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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