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R263 GWC

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,529 mi
Last recorded74,529 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 GWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 74,529 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 73,385 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 73,385 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 71,609 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 71,609 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,318 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 67,407 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 67,087 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,087 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,951 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 63,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,155 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 60,072 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 57,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 57,324 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,209 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 51,256 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 48,329 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 45,578 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 45,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R263 GWC is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R263 GWC, 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 R263 GWC registered?

R263 GWC is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R263 GWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R263 GWC shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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