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R104 SRB

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,778 mi
Last recorded93,778 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 SRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 93,778 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes at rear above metal plate corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2010 88,264 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 82,859 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 82,839 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 80,660 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 73,468 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 73,230 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine under tray cover fitted

front flexi brake ferrels corroded

o/s/r outer tyre wall perished

Pass 16 Jan 2006 63,666 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 63,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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R104 SRB is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R104 SRB, 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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What year was R104 SRB registered?

R104 SRB is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R104 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 SRB shows 9 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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