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R582 DRP

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,892 mi
Last recorded98,892 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 DRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 98,892 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f driveing lamp not working

petrol tank lower cover rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2012 98,869 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f driveing lamp not working

petrol tank lower cover rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2011 97,967 miles

Both front lower suspention arms corroded

Both headlights slightly inscure

Chassis rails corroded

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 30 Nov 2011 97,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front lower suspention arms corroded

Both headlights slightly inscure

Chassis rails corroded

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2010 96,881 miles

chassis and suspension corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2010 96,873 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to front and rear chassis legs

corrosion to front steering and suspension components

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

o/s rear disc pitted and scored

tank straps corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2009 94,020 miles

corrosion to front and rear cross members

corrosion to front chassis and suspension

corrosion to front ot rear brake pipes

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches (front)

front & rear discs scored and corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2009 93,985 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

corrosion to front and rear cross members

corrosion to front chassis and suspension

corrosion to front ot rear brake pipes

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches (front)

front & rear discs scored and corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 89,964 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to front brake hose ferrules

Pass 11 Jul 2007 87,206 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 85,473 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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R582 DRP is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R582 DRP, 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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R582 DRP is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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