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R616 THH

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,779 mi
Last recorded117,779 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 THH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 117,779 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 111,061 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 104,426 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 104,426 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 97,965 miles

N/S/F sidelight dim

Fail 4 Jul 2014 97,690 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 92,108 miles

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded and damp

Missing lens on both front inducators

N/S/F wing slightly corroded

N/S/R bumper slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Unable to check brake pipes properly due to portective wax

Fail 3 Jul 2013 91,914 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded and damp

N/S/F wing corroded

N/S/R bumper corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F side light is dim

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

missing lens on both front inducators

unable to check brake pipes properly due to protective wax

Pass 17 Jul 2012 86,858 miles

dampness at fuel pipe

front indicator lenses missing

front pipe exhaust pipe blowing

front to rear brake pipe corrosion

fuel pipes corrosion

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/ side light dim

o/s/f brake pipe corrosion

o/s/r brake pipe corrosion

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Jul 2012 86,858 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

dampness at fuel pipe

front indicator lenses missing

front pipe exhaust pipe blowing

front to rear brake pipe corrosion

fuel pipes corrosion

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/ side light dim

o/s/f brake pipe corrosion

o/s/r brake pipe corrosion

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jul 2011 80,080 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 74,475 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 74,475 miles

Centre Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,723 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 59,014 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 52,720 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 52,720 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 49,631 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 49,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2005 40,789 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 40,789 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 THH is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 THH, 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 THH is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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