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JNZ 1598

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,972 mi
Last recorded107,972 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNZ 1598
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 107,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 94,802 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 107,565 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded central (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded central (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 106,448 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 106,448 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 104,335 miles

chassis & sills corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 103,360 miles

Oil leak

all underside corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2015 103,359 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

all underside corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 102,539 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 101,582 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 100,488 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 96,699 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 89,999 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 86,998 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Oct 2008 86,998 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2005 66,325 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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JNZ 1598 is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JNZ 1598, 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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JNZ 1598 is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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