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R196 MMJ

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,692 mi
Last recorded56,692 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 MMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 56,692 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 56,688 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion to all body mounting brackets

corrosion to all crossmembers

corrosion to chassis

discs pitted

heavy corrosion to all brake componants

heavy corrosion to all steering componants

heavy corrosion to all suspension componants

Pass 13 Jul 2006 56,324 miles

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

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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R196 MMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R196 MMJ, 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 R196 MMJ registered?

R196 MMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R196 MMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R196 MMJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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