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R167 LMW

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,999 mi
Last recorded89,999 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 LMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 89,999 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 84,835 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 84,103 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 84,103 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 78,850 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has cut in tread, o/s/r trailing arm bent

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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R167 LMW is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R167 LMW, 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 R167 LMW registered?

R167 LMW is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R167 LMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R167 LMW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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