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R550 BHK

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,250 mi
Last recorded105,250 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 BHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 105,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Offside sidestep underside showing heavy corrosion

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 104,600 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

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

Nearside and offside side steps corroded

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

Slight dampness around nearside and offside rear output shaft flange area

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 103,240 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front indicator lense cover missing

Slight play evident in steering system

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 29 Mar 2012 101,922 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel and brake lines showing corrosion

Fuel filler cap showing light cracking to rubber seal

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside sidestep corroded on underside and offside side step heavily corroded on underside

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play detected in steering system

Slight play in both front seat frames

Various small stone chips to front screen

Fail 29 Mar 2012 101,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel and brake lines showing corrosion

Fuel filler cap showing light cracking to rubber seal

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside sidestep corroded on underside and offside side step heavily corroded on underside

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play detected in steering system

Slight play in both front seat frames

Various small stone chips to front screen

Pass 15 Mar 2011 98,919 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2010 93,248 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 93,248 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 88,912 miles

brake pads getting low front and rear

Fail 2 Mar 2009 88,885 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pads getting low front and rear

Pass 18 Mar 2008 86,598 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 83,977 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 83,977 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 74,703 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear prop shaft UJ slight play

Fail 23 Mar 2006 74,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear prop shaft UJ slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2005 68,086 miles

near side front tyre on 1.6 legal limit on outer edge

off side front tyre on 1.6 legal limit

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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R550 BHK is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R550 BHK, 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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R550 BHK is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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