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R616 CGP

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,933 mi
Last recorded94,933 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 CGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 94,933 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

fuel tank corroding

n/s/f auto hub cover missing

o/s/f indicator lens cover missing

slight play in rear susp d bushes

Fail 2 May 2013 94,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

fuel tank corroding

n/s/f auto hub cover missing

o/s/f indicator lens cover missing

slight play in rear susp d bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2012 91,395 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel tank gaurd corroding - tank support

odd size tyres fitted fromt as to rear

rear seats removed- one passenger seat

travel in foot pedal

Pass 18 Mar 2011 83,395 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 83,390 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 71,347 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 71,347 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 71,337 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Nov 2008 67,402 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 64,624 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 64,624 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 59,919 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 59,919 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 CGP is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R616 CGP, 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 CGP is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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