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R123 HWO

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,669 mi
Last recorded82,669 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 HWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 82,669 miles

advice fual tank strap rusty

advice rear brake pipes rusty

advice rear coil springs rusty

advice rust on chassis

Pass 27 Jun 2015 82,502 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 81,975 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 81,546 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 79,217 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 76,051 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 72,087 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 67,970 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 67,970 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 63,501 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 63,501 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 59,844 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 59,844 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 56,244 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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R123 HWO is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R123 HWO, 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 R123 HWO registered?

R123 HWO is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R123 HWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 HWO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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