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R165 CVH

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,154 mi
Last recorded105,154 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 CVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 105,154 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

rusty fuel tank carrier

Pass 21 May 2009 99,370 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 20 May 2008 93,055 miles

exhaust advance corrsion

fuel filter showing corrsion

fuel pipes showing corrsion

fuel tank housing showing corrsion

n/s handbrake outer cable showing some swelling

side step fixings showing corrsion

steel brake pipe to n/s flexible becoming corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2006 87,531 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 80,692 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear disc pads cannot be seen properly

Pass 20 Oct 2005 32,606 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear disc pads cannot be seen properly

Fail 20 Oct 2005 32,606 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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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R165 CVH is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R165 CVH, 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 R165 CVH registered?

R165 CVH is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R165 CVH safe to buy?

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