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R189 FHL

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,186 mi
Last recorded109,186 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 FHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2007 109,186 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 109,186 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 105,968 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 105,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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R189 FHL is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R189 FHL, 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 R189 FHL registered?

R189 FHL is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R189 FHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R189 FHL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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