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R27 JPT

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,270 mi
Last recorded90,270 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 JPT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 90,270 miles

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

rear differential has oil leak

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 18 Dec 2008 90,268 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear differential has oil leak

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 4 Dec 2007 86,438 miles

os headlamp slightly loose

Fail 30 Nov 2007 86,438 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

os headlamp slightly loose

Pass 3 Nov 2006 81,746 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 76,371 miles

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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R27 JPT is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R27 JPT, 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 R27 JPT registered?

R27 JPT is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R27 JPT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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