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R385 WYC

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

172,908 mi
Last recorded172,908 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 WYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2016 172,908 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear inner wheel arches within 30 cm of seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play upper and lower (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sills both sides within 30 cm of seat belt mounts (6.1.B.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link danaged

Nearside Front outer rigger weak/corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front cross panel badly corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside inner bodysill corroded but not in prescribed area

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing and nearside bracket corroded/holed

offside parking brake reading slightly low

Pass 3 Dec 2015 168,074 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at "T" piece (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear bump-stop missing

under-trays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2015 168,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded failed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at "T" piece (3.6.B.2c)

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 163,071 miles

front headlamp crossmember corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r axle bump stops missing

o/s/f and o/s/r back plate missing

Pass 24 Dec 2013 157,886 miles

front haedlamps x member corroded

n/s and o/s rear axle buffers missing

o/s rear backplate missing

Fail 24 Dec 2013 157,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front haedlamps x member corroded

n/s and o/s rear axle buffers missing

o/s rear backplate missing

Pass 24 Dec 2012 152,188 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 145,450 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 145,450 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 140,075 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s front discs slightly worn

Fail 8 Dec 2010 140,075 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s front discs slightly worn

Fail 18 Dec 2009 133,455 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2009 133,455 miles

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

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

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2008 127,158 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 Dec 2007 120,921 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 120,921 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 112,380 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 105,955 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 105,844 miles

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

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

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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R385 WYC is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R385 WYC, 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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R385 WYC is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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