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R131 BBU

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,091 mi
Last recorded82,091 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 BBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 82,091 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 73,460 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 66,862 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 60,693 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 60,693 miles

Offside 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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R131 BBU is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R131 BBU, 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 R131 BBU registered?

R131 BBU is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R131 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 BBU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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