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R214 CWL

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,261 mi
Last recorded136,261 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 CWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2012 136,261 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 136,261 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 129,872 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 123,210 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2009 115,147 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 107,693 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 99,128 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 90,801 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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R214 CWL is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R214 CWL, 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 R214 CWL registered?

R214 CWL is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 February 1998.

Is R214 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R214 CWL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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