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R507 DLG

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,100 mi
Last recorded74,100 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 DLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 74,100 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 73,597 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 73,597 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 72,508 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Sep 2007 71,654 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 71,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 70,217 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 70,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 67,878 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear shocker marked/dint

Pass 20 Sep 2005 64,069 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 64,062 miles

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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R507 DLG is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R507 DLG, 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 R507 DLG registered?

R507 DLG is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R507 DLG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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