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R41 FSX

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,062 mi
Last recorded109,062 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 FSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 109,062 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 109,062 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 99,705 miles

advise o/s/f bumper end cap corroded but not excessive advise to replace

advise slight corrosion to insides of front and rear brake discs

Pass 28 Mar 2009 79,969 miles

Aux drive belt cracked

N/S/R Tyre wearing very close to legal limit on inner edge

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 79,969 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Aux drive belt cracked

Bonnet pull in cab defective

N/S/R Tyre wearing very close to legal limit on inner edge

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rev counter inop

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 77,272 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 77,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 77,263 miles

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

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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R41 FSX is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R41 FSX, 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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R41 FSX is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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