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R503 ATW

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

132,193 mi
Last recorded132,193 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 ATW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 132,193 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ear crossmember has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear mounting points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 126,546 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis has corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 122,542 miles

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged middle (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 122,539 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system incomplete (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged middle (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 121,852 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 118,364 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 118,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 112,112 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 102,186 miles

Offside Front indicator lens cover missing

rear seats folded flat - unable to check seat belts

Pass 10 Nov 2014 95,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front indecator outer cover broken

o/s rear back plate disc cover rotted

Fail 6 Nov 2014 95,986 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front indecator outer cover broken

o/s rear back plate disc cover rotted

Pass 23 Oct 2013 93,228 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 93,196 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 91,369 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2011 88,799 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 88,799 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 88,788 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 85,957 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

osf wiper split

slight play in steering box

Fail 24 Aug 2010 85,957 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

osf wiper split

slight play in steering box

Pass 30 Jul 2009 83,178 miles

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

metal fuel pipes front to rear very rusty

nsf brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Jul 2009 83,108 miles

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

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

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2008 79,337 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 73,810 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 63,947 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 63,947 miles

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

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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R503 ATW is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R503 ATW, 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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R503 ATW is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 April 1998.

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