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R604 CRL

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,077 mi
Last recorded95,077 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 CRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 95,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

chassis generally corroded

wipers poor

Pass 3 May 2011 93,392 miles

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

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

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

Rusty underneath in places.

Fail 3 May 2011 93,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Rusty underneath in places.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 87,582 miles

BRAKE PIPE FROM LOAD VALVE TO REAR HOSE SLIGHTLY RUSTY

CHASSIS AND OTHER AREAS UNDERNEATH GETTING ABIT RUSTY

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES AT REAR GETTING ABIT RUSTY

FUEL CAP RUBBER SLIGHTLY PERISHED

FUEL PIPES GETTING ABIT RUSTY IN PLACES

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

N/S/R BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER SIDE

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT WEEP AROUND POWER STEERING BOX

Pass 30 Apr 2010 87,582 miles

BRAKE PIPE FROM LOAD VALVE TO REAR HOSE SLIGHTLY RUSTY

CHASSIS AND OTHER AREAS UNDERNEATH GETTING ABIT RUSTY

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES AT REAR GETTING ABIT RUSTY

FUEL CAP RUBBER SLIGHTLY PERISHED

FUEL PIPES GETTING ABIT RUSTY IN PLACES

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

N/S/R BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER SIDE

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT WEEP AROUND POWER STEERING BOX

Pass 2 Apr 2009 78,874 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 78,874 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 69,266 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 61,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 43,456 miles

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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R604 CRL is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R604 CRL, 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 R604 CRL registered?

R604 CRL is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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