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R591 YDA

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

92,475 mi
Last recorded92,475 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 YDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 92,475 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside outer sill corroding

general corrosion taking place

Fail 9 Oct 2015 92,475 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside outer sill corroding

general corrosion taking place

Fail 8 Mar 2013 92,450 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded

feul pipes corroded

n/s/f wheel bearindg not checked due to brake bind

tested wet

Pass 7 Sep 2007 88,213 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 88,163 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Advise headlight aim tested on position 1 as presented

Advise slight binding nsf brake

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R591 YDA is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R591 YDA, 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 R591 YDA registered?

R591 YDA is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R591 YDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R591 YDA shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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