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R240 AUY

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,295 mi
Last recorded121,295 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 AUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 121,295 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 121,295 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 119,587 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 119,587 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 115,902 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 110,206 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 105,986 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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R240 AUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R240 AUY, 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 R240 AUY registered?

R240 AUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R240 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 AUY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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