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R449 AYD

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,227 mi
Last recorded168,227 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 AYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 168,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 168,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 168,222 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 164,497 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 164,484 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired crossmember (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Apr 2018 164,473 miles

Central Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pump area (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy underside corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 18 Apr 2017 160,662 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake back dust cover deteriated

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Steering pivot point has slight play advance (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL (6.1.B.2)

all body mounts have corrosion

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Apr 2017 160,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake back dust cover deteriated

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Steering pivot point has slight play advance (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL (6.1.B.2)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2016 149,625 miles

chassis corroded

drop link bushes in poor condition

free play in steering

oil leaks

power steering weeping

Fail 29 Mar 2016 148,545 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chassis corroded

drop link bushes in poor condition

free play in steering

oil leaks

power steering weeping

Pass 30 Mar 2015 140,247 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 140,242 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 124,797 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 124,797 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 117,684 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 117,684 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 109,782 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 102,780 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 102,780 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 93,735 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 94,778 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 78,615 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 71,275 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 63,881 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 63,881 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R449 AYD is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 R449 AYD, 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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R449 AYD is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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