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R586 XNP

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,132 mi
Last recorded109,132 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 XNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 109,132 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Noise from fanbelt area of engine,suspect failing belt idler bearings.

Fail 28 Jan 2008 108,692 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Noise from fanbelt area of engine,suspect failing belt idler bearings.

O/S/R wheel does not freely rotate backwards,suspect handbrake shoes failing.

Fail 29 Aug 2006 85,143 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 85,143 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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R586 XNP is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R586 XNP, 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 R586 XNP registered?

R586 XNP is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R586 XNP safe to buy?

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