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R552 DTG

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,824 mi
Last recorded74,824 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 DTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2025 74,824 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch within 30cm of seat belt mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch within 30cm of seat belt mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner main beam not working

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bumper mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front dipped beam dim

Offside Front main beam dim

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant low

front to rear fuel pipe badly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2024 74,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel pipes slighly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 74,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2023 74,727 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2022 74,573 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 74,573 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 74,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear os & ns tyres slightly perrished

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 72,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 69,966 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 66,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres slightly perrished in tread

Pass 18 Jul 2017 64,832 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,655 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 59,880 miles

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 59,880 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 56,635 miles

centre rear brake hose upper ferrule slightly corroded

exhaust deteriorating at centre and has minor leak of exhaust gases

front to rear and osr outer brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,564 miles

centre rear and front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust deteriorating at centre

nsf lower suspention arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Pass 26 Jul 2012 49,392 miles

exhaust deteriorating at centre

Pass 19 Jul 2011 45,651 miles

exhaust deteriorating at centre

Fail 19 Jul 2011 45,644 miles

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust deteriorating at centre

Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,529 miles

exhaust deteriorating at centre

Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,802 miles

exhaust centre silencer box deteriorating

osf,nsf,nsr and osr tyres perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2008 33,414 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2007 29,641 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 29,641 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R552 DTG is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R552 DTG, 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 R552 DTG registered?

R552 DTG is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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