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A12 LKT

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,187 mi
Last recorded142,187 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 LKT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2012 142,187 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

advise dipped headlight aim

advise o/s handbrake reading

advise rear axcle leak

advise steps corroded

advise trailer electrics

Fail 5 Apr 2012 142,163 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

advise dipped headlight aim

advise o/s handbrake reading

advise rear axcle leak

advise steps corroded

advise trailer electrics

Fail 30 Mar 2012 141,879 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

center exhaust flexi is damaged/ broken on the welds

engine is leaking oil from the sump and the front crank oil seal area

front axle is leaking oil

gearbox is leaking oil

offside rear tyre has a couple of small cuts in the tread of the tyre, no cords are visable

rear axle is leaking oil

transfer box is leaking oil

Pass 18 Mar 2011 129,720 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 117,237 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs

handbrake 18%

Fail 24 Mar 2010 117,021 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brake discs

Pass 25 Mar 2009 105,971 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

footbrake travel

Pass 28 Mar 2008 94,856 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 86,470 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 86,470 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 81,380 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 81,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A12 LKT is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A12 LKT, 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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A12 LKT is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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