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R501 ROC

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,373 mi
Last recorded135,373 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 ROC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 135,373 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 123,064 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both rear outer cills corroded

nearside front indicator outer lens missing

nearside mirror damage

play in front hubs

rear axle metal brake pipes corroded close to limit

rear wiper rubber damage

signs of corrosion underside of vehicle

signs of uneven on rear brakes

unable to open offside rear door from outside

Fail 30 Oct 2009 123,061 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both rear outer cills corroded

nearside front indicator outer lens missing

nearside mirror damage

play in front hubs

rear axle metal brake pipes corroded close to limit

rear wiper rubber damage

signs of corrosion underside of vehicle

signs of uneven on rear brakes

unable to open offside rear door from outside

Pass 4 Oct 2008 112,166 miles

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

advise battery insecure

advise o/s/f tyre flat

Pass 12 Nov 2007 109,312 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 100,858 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 88,416 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 88,416 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 ROC is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R501 ROC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R501 ROC registered?

R501 ROC is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R501 ROC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 ROC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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