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R160 KPD

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

69,153 mi
Last recorded69,153 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 KPD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2006 69,153 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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R160 KPD is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 R160 KPD, 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 R160 KPD registered?

R160 KPD is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R160 KPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R160 KPD shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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