MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,939 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S N/S F BODY TO CHASIS MOUNTING DEBONDING
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S N/S F BODY TO CHASIS MOUNTING DEBONDING
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R446 DCX is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel 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 R446 DCX, 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 R446 DCX registered?
R446 DCX is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 May 1998.
Is R446 DCX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R446 DCX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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