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R530 XNP

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,662 mi
Last recorded127,662 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 XNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 127,662 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 118,855 miles

child seat in car but not fitted to seat

nearside front suspension is a little bit low

Fail 9 Aug 2011 118,855 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat in car but not fitted to seat

nearside front suspension is a little bit low

Pass 3 Sep 2010 111,386 miles

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 103,063 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 97,205 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 97,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 90,358 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 80,778 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 80,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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R530 XNP is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R530 XNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R530 XNP registered?

R530 XNP is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R530 XNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R530 XNP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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