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R158 BJO

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,699 mi
Last recorded92,699 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 BJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2008 92,699 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 91,499 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine geting hot

Pass 27 Jul 2006 86,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

bolt loose on power steering pump

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2005 77,353 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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R158 BJO is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R158 BJO, 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 R158 BJO registered?

R158 BJO is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R158 BJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R158 BJO shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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