MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,620 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
BODY MOUNTS CORODED
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
UNDER BODY CORODED
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers seat slightly insecure.
exhaust rubber missing but exhaust still secure.
fuel pipes corroded.
o/s/f brake binding slightly
oil leak
rear seats missing.
washers poor
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded marked. (3.6.B.4e)
Fuel pipe leaking near fuel tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers seat slightly insecure.
exhaust rubber missing but exhaust still secure.
fuel pipes corroded.
o/s/f brake binding slightly
oil leak
rear seats missing.
washers poor
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nail in front tyre
Nail in rear tyre
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
bumpers corroded
under body corroded
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
2x front propshaft bolts loose
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
drivers seat worn
fuel pipes heavily corroded
nearside front tyre worn to inner edge
underbody corrosion/previous weld repairs
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
drivers seat worn
number plate lamp carrier insecure
spare wheel carrier corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
drivers seat worn
number plate lamp carrier insecure
spare wheel carrier corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both side steps corroded.
exhaust and mountings corroded.
fuel pipes corroded.
near side front ind /lens damage.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both side steps corroded.
exhaust and mountings corroded.
fuel pipes corroded.
near side front ind /lens damage.
Coolant leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
excessive corrosion to undertray of fuel tank // vehicle in corrosive condition //
front brake discs worn // rear discs worn and corroded //
radiater leaking
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
excessive corrosion to undertray of fuel tank // vehicle in corrosive condition //
front brake discs worn // rear discs worn and corroded //
radiater leaking
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside step panel corroded
slight corrosion front and rear chassis legs
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside step panel corroded
slight corrosion front and rear chassis legs
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
drivers seat loose
o/s step corroded
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
drivers seat loose
o/s step corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advise child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspectipn of adult seat belts
Advise fuel pipes corroded
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advise child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspectipn of adult seat belts
Advise fuel pipes corroded
Steering column top mount has play but not concidered excessive
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering column top mount has play but not concidered excessive
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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R551 MUT is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.
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 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 R551 MUT, 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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R551 MUT is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 1998.
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