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R245 AUY

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,223 mi
Last recorded81,223 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 AUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 81,223 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,160 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 74,500 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 69,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 69,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 64,798 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,534 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 52,320 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 52,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,797 miles

centre exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,143 miles

centre exhaust box deteriating

Pass 12 Jun 2007 41,416 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 41,416 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 36,585 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 36,585 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 31,512 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 31,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R245 AUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R245 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 R245 AUY registered?

R245 AUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R245 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 AUY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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