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R616 BNM

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,845 mi
Last recorded126,845 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 BNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 126,845 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 126,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 122,514 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 121,056 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 117,001 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 115,269 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 115,269 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 111,337 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 111,337 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 108,213 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 103,468 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 95,860 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 86,469 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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R616 BNM is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R616 BNM, 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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R616 BNM is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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