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R612 LRC

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,386 mi
Last recorded132,386 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 LRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2015 132,386 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fuel lines corroded

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

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

Rear nearside tyre cracked on sidewall

Fail 18 Feb 2014 132,346 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Passenger additional step badly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 132,346 miles

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

Passenger additional step badly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 132,252 miles

Nearside step support stay badly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2013 132,252 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 132,052 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

various brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Mar 2011 131,701 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 131,701 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 131,305 miles

various brake pipes greased

Fail 8 Jan 2010 131,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

various brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Feb 2009 130,925 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 129,862 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 124,454 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 120,661 miles

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

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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R612 LRC is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R612 LRC, 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 R612 LRC registered?

R612 LRC is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R612 LRC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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