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R58 LNV

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,625 mi
Last recorded60,625 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 LNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 60,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 55,512 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 55,512 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 49,800 miles

near-side hand-brake efficiency less than off-side but not failable

off-side front brake flexi-hose ferrule/coupling starting to corrode

Pass 1 Dec 2006 43,465 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 43,462 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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 LNV is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R58 LNV, 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 R58 LNV registered?

R58 LNV is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R58 LNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R58 LNV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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