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R598 XCS

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,198 mi
Last recorded82,198 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 XCS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2012 82,198 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

All 4 brake backplates some corrosion

Both steps some corrosion

Brake hoses ferrules some corrosion

Engine managment warning lamp on

Exhaust some corrosion

Offside front wheel bearing some free travel

Vehicle chassis some corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2009 69,361 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 69,344 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 61,463 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 57,076 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 57,076 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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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R598 XCS is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R598 XCS, 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 R598 XCS registered?

R598 XCS is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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