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W224 TUJ

1998 Opel Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Opel Frontera67,288 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW224 TUJ
MakeOpel
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016
Pass 12 Sep 2015 64,900 miles

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

Offside Front play in steering

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

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2014 64,880 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2013 64,761 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,472 miles

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

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

front wheel bearings slight play

play in upper sterring column

Pass 29 Sep 2011 64,228 miles

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

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

fcront and rear discs corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2011 64,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

fcront and rear discs corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2009 64,073 miles

exhaust sesction starting to corrode

front cv gaiters starting to perrish

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear pads wearing low

slight flucuation to rear brakes

slight play to front anti roll bar

slight play to front wheel bearings

slight play to steering colume

Fail 28 Jan 2009 64,058 miles

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

exhaust sesction starting to corrode

front cv gaiters starting to perrish

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear pads wearing low

slight flucuation to rear brakes

slight play to front anti roll bar

slight play to front wheel bearings

slight play to steering colume

Pass 22 Jan 2008 62,367 miles

rear tyes wearing low

nail to o/s/r tyre

oil leak

rear axle noisy, suspect slight noise to rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Jan 2007 59,197 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 59,056 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

chip to windscreen

slight play to steering column

Pass 25 Jan 2006 55,196 miles

blue lights fitted to washer jets

chip to winscreen

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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W224 TUJ is a 1998 Opel Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W224 TUJ, 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 W224 TUJ registered?

W224 TUJ is a 1998 Opel Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for W224 TUJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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