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R381 WMV

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

169,600 mi
Last recorded169,600 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 WMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 169,600 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre has splits

Fail 20 Feb 2015 169,312 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

front o/s tyre cracking but not exposing cords

Pass 14 Mar 2014 158,655 miles

front number plate poorly fitted

off side front tyre has cuts to side wall

slight play in steering idler

Fail 14 Mar 2014 158,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate poorly fitted

off side front tyre has cuts to side wall

slight play in steering idler

Fail 18 Dec 2012 158,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 149,752 miles

Engine oil leak.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear axle oil leak.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 149,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear axle oil leak.

Fail 26 Oct 2011 149,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 141,088 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 141,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 134,214 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 134,205 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 129,653 miles

Oil leak

tow bar partially obscuring rear no. plate

Fail 5 Sep 2008 129,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

tow bar partially obscuring rear no. plate

Pass 2 Oct 2007 128,140 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2006 123,364 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 113,961 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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R381 WMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R381 WMV, 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 R381 WMV registered?

R381 WMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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