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R543 LNV

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,701 mi
Last recorded92,701 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 LNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 92,701 miles

Birds nest in o/s/f chassis rail !

Both rear brake discs, very rusty

Some rust on underside inc some metal brake pipes, may require attention soon.

Fail 9 Aug 2017 92,701 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Birds nest in o/s/f chassis rail !

Both rear brake discs, very rusty

Some rust on underside inc some metal brake pipes, may require attention soon.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 88,817 miles

o/s/r outer sill becoming corroded

oil leak on engine

Fail 11 Jan 2016 88,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

rear seatbelts not tested

Pass 25 Sep 2014 84,156 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 18 Sep 2014 84,156 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 10 Jan 2013 77,174 miles

FUEL LINES BECOMING CORREDED AT REAR ABOVE TANK

Fail 7 Jan 2013 77,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

FUEL LINES BECOMING CORREDED AT REAR ABOVE TANK

Pass 20 Dec 2011 72,319 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 70,383 miles

front brake pads low

front number plate water stained

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe

Pass 26 Oct 2009 65,706 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

front number plate water stained

Fail 10 Nov 2008 60,552 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Nov 2008 60,552 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Nov 2007 52,369 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 52,359 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 48,107 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 44,016 miles

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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R543 LNV is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R543 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 R543 LNV registered?

R543 LNV is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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