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R121 BAR

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,375 mi
Last recorded122,375 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 BAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 122,375 miles

fuel pipes at rear of vehicle very rusty

o/s/f side repeater lamp lens missing

o/s/f side repeater lamp lens missing

o/s/r of vehicle body taped up due to corrosion hole in body

Pass 3 Oct 2007 116,167 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 116,158 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel pipes rusty at rear

Power steering leaking at front near pipes

near side door mirror glass broken

Fail 24 Sep 2007 115,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fuel pipes rusty at rear

Power steering leaking at front near pipes

near side door mirror glass broken

Fail 25 Sep 2006 100,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 100,740 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 85,296 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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R121 BAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R121 BAR, 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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R121 BAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R121 BAR safe to buy?

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