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R424 NOU

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,866 mi
Last recorded86,866 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 NOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 86,866 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

front and rear suspension components corroded.

rear brake backplates corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 86,866 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

front and rear suspension components corroded.

rear brake backplates corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 85,831 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

rear brake back plates slightly corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2016 85,831 miles

Centre Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

rear brake back plates slightly corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 84,720 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

engine management light on

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2015 84,702 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

engine management light on

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2014 83,114 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

em light illuminated

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank guard corroded

slight play in steering/suspension components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 82,984 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 82,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 82,508 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 79,511 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear sill repaired unable to determine condition of repair

rear seat belts not tested rear seats folded down and full of equiptment

towing plug offsideside lamp innoperative and wiring insecure

Fail 13 Feb 2012 79,511 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside rear sill repaired unable to determine condition of repair

rear seat belts not tested rear seats folded down and full of equiptment

towing plug offsideside lamp innoperative and wiring insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2011
Fail 4 Feb 2011

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak from engine

Pass 4 Feb 2010 69,204 miles

1.corrosion on chassis rails out riggers and suspension wishbones.2.corrosion on fuel lines.3.brake pipes covered with black under seal.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 69,188 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1.corrosion on chassis rails out riggers and suspension wishbones.2.corrosion on fuel lines.3.brake pipes covered with black under seal.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 64,362 miles

surface rust on 1 x rear steel brake pipe

Pass 21 Jan 2008 58,715 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 52,532 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 46,312 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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R424 NOU is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R424 NOU, 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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R424 NOU is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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