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R157 YKP

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

91,908 mi
Last recorded91,908 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 YKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2007 91,908 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 91,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/r door cant open from inside and outside

Pass 23 Sep 2006 84,716 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 84,406 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 84,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake warning light on

Nearside front seat belt stalk outer cover missing

Offside front indicator lens missing

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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R157 YKP is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R157 YKP, 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 R157 YKP registered?

R157 YKP is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R157 YKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R157 YKP shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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