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V294 EJH

1998 Opel Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,175 mi
Last recorded65,175 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Opel Frontera67,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV294 EJH
MakeOpel
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 65,175 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 65,175 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 53,015 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Opel Frontera?

Based on 1,170 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,595
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 91
position lamp(s) not working 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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V294 EJH is a 1998 Opel Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Opel Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 67,288 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 Opel Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V294 EJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Opel Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V294 EJH registered?

V294 EJH is a 1998 Opel Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for V294 EJH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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