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R501 XMJ

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,889 mi
Last recorded160,889 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 160,889 miles

gaiter is split on offside front lower ball joint

offside rear axle bump stop mounting is rusted and holed

rear of nearside step is insecure

wiper switch is loose

Fail 16 Jun 2011 160,889 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gaiter is split on offside front lower ball joint

offside rear axle bump stop mounting is rusted and holed

rear of nearside step is insecure

wiper switch is loose

Pass 25 Jun 2010 146,624 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 135,212 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 135,212 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 130,915 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 124,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant header tank leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2007 124,608 miles

coolant header tank leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2006 118,245 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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R501 XMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 XMJ, 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 XMJ registered?

R501 XMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R501 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 XMJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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