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R58 EOX

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,388 mi
Last recorded91,388 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 EOX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 91,388 miles

corroded fuel pipes at tank end of system

vehicle presented with rear seats folded flat

Fail 27 Mar 2014 91,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

corroded fuel pipes at tank end of system

vehicle presented with rear seats folded flat

Pass 3 Apr 2013 88,658 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 88,657 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Vehicle presented loaded, rear seats/belts not inspected

Pass 30 Mar 2012 87,634 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 86,861 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 85,654 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 83,304 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 82,120 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 81,675 miles

Both front indicator lens damaged

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

Drivers seat worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Unable to open offside rear door from inside or outside

Fail 30 Nov 2006 81,645 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Both front indicator lenes damaged

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

Drivers seat runners worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to open offside rear door from inside or outside

Pass 19 Oct 2005 75,525 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 75,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system badly corrded but not blowing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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R58 EOX is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R58 EOX, 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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R58 EOX is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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