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R440 LVC

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

110,969 mi
Last recorded110,969 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 LVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 110,969 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

steering box oil leak

travel on footbrake pedal

Fail 20 Jul 2013 110,962 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

steering box oil leak

travel on footbrke pedal

Pass 17 Jul 2012 110,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

all four brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2012 110,962 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

all four brake discs corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 110,636 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 110,636 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 106,765 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2008 106,761 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 105,366 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

both door steps slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2007 105,363 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both door steps corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

discs and pads all round getting corroded+worn

fuel tank protective cover badly corroded

underside of vehicle rusty full length

Fail 2 Jul 2007 105,352 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

heavy corrosion on tow bar

Pass 2 Jun 2006 102,825 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 102,825 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R440 LVC is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R440 LVC, 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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R440 LVC is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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