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R49 DCX

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,397 mi
Last recorded93,397 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 DCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 93,397 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 92,962 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 91,271 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 90,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (3.5.1g)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2 worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake various surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 90,411 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high 2 (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (3.5.1g)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2 worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake various surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 89,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 89,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 86,314 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2010 83,754 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 82,958 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 84,592 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 84,592 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 77,276 miles

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

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

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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R49 DCX is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R49 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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R49 DCX is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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