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R497 UYD

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,545 mi
Last recorded97,545 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 UYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 97,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 97,539 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 91,429 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 91,429 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 88,478 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 85,888 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 82,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2010

corrosion to sills but ok at time of test

exhaust corroded and deterioated

front brake imbalance needs attion

front discs slightly worn

no seats fitted in reat at time of test,been removed as o/s/r seat belt is cut,but cant fail as no seats fitted.

oil leak

play in steering colume adjuster needs attion but ok for test

rear wiper deterioated

slight play front wheel bearings

various pipes corroded including fuel pipes

water leak from rad

Pass 30 Jan 2009 73,127 miles

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 23 Feb 2008 69,624 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 65,244 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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R497 UYD is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R497 UYD, 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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R497 UYD is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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