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R257 MKS

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,538 mi
Last recorded80,538 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 MKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 80,538 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 80,358 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 71,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 71,769 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 65,909 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 61,525 miles

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

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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R257 MKS is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R257 MKS, 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 R257 MKS registered?

R257 MKS is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R257 MKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 MKS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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