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R549 TYB

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,008 mi
Last recorded94,008 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 TYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 94,008 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

fuil pipes corroded

rear seats missing

underside car corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014 94,005 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

fuil pipes corroded

rear seats missing

underside car corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 91,337 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 88,500 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 80,278 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE DOWN TO 2MM

CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER IS LEAKING

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED

RADIAL MOVEMENT AT STEERING WHEEL

REAR BRAKE PIPES TO REAR FLEXIBLE HOSES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 30 Mar 2011 80,250 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE DOWN TO 2MM

CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER IS LEAKING

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

RADIAL MOVEMENT AT STEERING WHEEL

REAR BRAKE PIPES TO REAR FLEXIBLE HOSES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 31 Mar 2010 68,942 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 68,942 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

SAT NAV REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW DURING PRE CHECKS

UNDERBODY FUEL AND BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODING ADVISE TO TREAT THEM FOR LONGER LIFE

Pass 3 Apr 2009 61,949 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 55,259 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 47,787 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 41,666 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 41,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R549 TYB is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R549 TYB, 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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R549 TYB is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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