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R42 NRC

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,020 mi
Last recorded90,020 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 NRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 90,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s & n/s rear bump stops missing

Fail 5 Oct 2011 90,006 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 83,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

center exhaust section corroded

chargeing warning light on

front number plate cracked

front suspension anti roll bar misaligned

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly / perishing

offside front headlamp slightly loose

rear number plate delaminateing

rear seats not fitted

screw in nearside rear tyre side wall

spare tyre worn to limit

strong advisory that the fuel tank support is corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2009 80,095 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 79,765 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

surface corrosion on fuel and brake pipes

Pass 1 Sep 2008 74,182 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 67,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 62,053 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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R42 NRC is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R42 NRC, 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 R42 NRC registered?

R42 NRC is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R42 NRC safe to buy?

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