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R515 LNV

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,881 mi
Last recorded120,881 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 LNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 120,881 miles

BULK HEAD CORRODED

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

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

FRONT BUMPER CORRODED

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY WHEN ROTATED

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

OFFSIDE SIDE STEP CORRODED

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

SLIGHT BIND BY HAND FROM NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

WASHERS AND WIPERS POOR BUT CLEAR SCREEN

Pass 30 Aug 2012 119,070 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bulkhead corroding

chassis and all suspension components heavily corroded but not holed rear bump stops corroded off

nearside front bumper corroded side step brackets corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2012 119,063 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bulkhead corroding

chassis and all suspension components heavily corroded but not holed rear bump stops corroded off

nearside front bumper corroded side step brackets corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 116,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet corroding side steps and bull bar corroding

chassis corroding

clutch master damp

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside wiper poor

Pass 11 Jan 2010 113,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

VISCOUS FAN SEIZED AND HAS BROKEN BLADES

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 109,253 miles

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

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 4 Oct 2007 103,937 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NEARSIDE STEP AND BULL BAR CORRODED NO SHARP EDGES

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

UNDERSIDE OF CAR CORRODING ON ALL COMPONENTS

Pass 27 Sep 2006 98,678 miles

NEARSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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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R515 LNV is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R515 LNV, 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 R515 LNV registered?

R515 LNV is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R515 LNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R515 LNV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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