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R57 FNK

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,180 mi
Last recorded78,180 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 FNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 78,180 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 76,869 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 75,652 miles

vehicle under body showing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas recommend an underseal

Pass 19 Apr 2016 73,444 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre slightly under inflated

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 73,431 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine side (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre slightly under inflated

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak under engine compartment around oil filter area

under body showing signs of corrosion recommend an underseal for protection

Pass 25 Apr 2015 71,373 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 70,943 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 70,002 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 69,124 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 69,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Dec 2010 68,285 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2009 66,292 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 64,338 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 61,350 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 56,780 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 52,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 52,149 miles

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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R57 FNK is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R57 FNK, 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 R57 FNK registered?

R57 FNK is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 May 1998.

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