MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,514 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
O/S FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R257 HDW is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R257 HDW, 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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How do I check the history of R257 HDW?
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What year was R257 HDW registered?
R257 HDW is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 February 1998.
Is R257 HDW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R257 HDW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R257 HDW have outstanding finance?
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