CarVerify

Free Car Check

R39 GVA

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,035 mi
Last recorded85,035 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 GVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 85,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 85,035 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 85,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 85,035 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 85,035 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 85,035 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 85,035 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 85,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 81,688 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 78,348 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 78,348 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 74,630 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 74,630 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 73,650 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel tank & lines corroded

nsf brakes stick

nsr brake sticks

step supports corroded ns&os

Pass 18 Apr 2008 72,787 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 72,604 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 69,114 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly 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
Full Vauxhall Frontera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R39 GVA is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R39 GVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R39 GVA?

You can check the full history of R39 GVA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R39 GVA registered?

R39 GVA is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R39 GVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R39 GVA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R39 GVA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R39 GVA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.