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EKZ 9357

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,532 mi
Last recorded117,532 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKZ 9357
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 117,532 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 117,482 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 116,976 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 116,625 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 116,084 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 116,027 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 115,763 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 114,233 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 114,107 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 113,335 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 113,271 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 112,114 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2009 97,854 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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EKZ 9357 is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKZ 9357, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EKZ 9357?

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What year was EKZ 9357 registered?

EKZ 9357 is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is EKZ 9357 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKZ 9357 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EKZ 9357 have outstanding finance?

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