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R163 RFO

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,664 mi
Last recorded121,664 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 RFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 121,664 miles

exhaust noisy

Fail 30 Nov 2011 121,664 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust noisy

Pass 16 Nov 2010 109,424 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight oil leaks

slight play in front wheel bearings

various rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 22 Dec 2009 103,647 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 103,587 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 98,559 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 93,845 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f and o/s/r tyre walls creaking

Fail 3 Jan 2008 93,845 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f and o/s/r tyre walls creaking

Pass 19 Dec 2006 89,728 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 85,312 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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R163 RFO is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R163 RFO, 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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R163 RFO is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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