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R501 OGB

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,923 mi
Last recorded140,923 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 OGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 140,923 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 134,844 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 134,844 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 125,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Mar 2007 125,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Mar 2006 117,025 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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R501 OGB is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R501 OGB, 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 R501 OGB registered?

R501 OGB is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R501 OGB safe to buy?

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