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R276 JBD

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,725 mi
Last recorded111,725 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 JBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 111,725 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 9 Mar 2015 111,716 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 4 Jun 2011 109,659 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 107,030 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 106,231 miles

Brake pedal long and spongy but efficient

Fail 3 Oct 2008 105,960 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal long and spongy but efficient

Pass 3 Oct 2007 96,791 miles

BRAKE PEDAL SLIGHTLY SPONGY

Pass 6 Oct 2006 87,983 miles

front brakes rising at different rates but within tolerance

number plates letters and figures smaller than standard

Fail 19 Oct 2005 78,888 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 78,888 miles

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

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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R276 JBD is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R276 JBD, 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 R276 JBD registered?

R276 JBD is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R276 JBD safe to buy?

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