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R539 VOM

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,784 mi
Last recorded84,784 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 VOM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 84,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 82,646 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 80,151 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 78,098 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 70,766 miles

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

offside front lower ball joint boot weeping grease

Pass 26 May 2010 67,642 miles

centrea and rear exhaust boxes corroded

engine undertray fitted

some movement in offside and nearside headlamp units

Fail 24 May 2010 67,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centrea and rear exhaust boxes corroded

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre starting to crack and sidewall scuffed

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside front tyre starting to crack

offside front wheel binding

offside rear tyre starting to crack

some movement in offside and nearside headlamp units

Pass 8 Apr 2009 64,263 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted

front brake disc some wear

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

nearside rear tyre cuts to tread area

offside rear tyre cuts to tread area

Pass 6 May 2008 60,596 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 53,932 miles

Centre and rear exhaust boxes slight corrosion.

Engine undertray fitted.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 45,711 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 45,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake pads low, down to screamers.

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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R539 VOM is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R539 VOM, 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 R539 VOM registered?

R539 VOM is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R539 VOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R539 VOM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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