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R522 LNV

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,118 mi
Last recorded136,118 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 LNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 136,118 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside front ball joint bush slightly split

Nearside front indicator lamp slightly loose

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2009 136,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside front ball joint bush slightly split

Nearside front indicator lamp slightly loose

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

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2008 133,079 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both. rear brke disc back plate exsesivly corrded.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers door check strap loose.

oil leak from rear diff.

Fail 22 Aug 2008 133,062 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both. rear brke disc back plate exsesivly corrded.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers door check strap loose.

offside washers only 1 jet working.

oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 127,261 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Has a insecure radiator!

This vehicle has oil leaking from engine,gearbox,and rear axle.

Fail 17 Jul 2007 127,260 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

HAS INSECURE RAD.

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 109,131 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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R522 LNV is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R522 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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R522 LNV is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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