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R546 LNV

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,138 mi
Last recorded110,138 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 LNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 110,138 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 105,014 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 97,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front nudge bar loose offside

Pass 30 Oct 2008 93,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 93,159 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 87,067 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 86,983 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

offside front spot light inop

reversing lamp inop near side rear

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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R546 LNV is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R546 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 R546 LNV registered?

R546 LNV is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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