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R282 BBA

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,226 mi
Last recorded102,226 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 BBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2013 102,226 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 99,038 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 96,778 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 90,768 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 84,608 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 79,112 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 74,769 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 66,353 miles

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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R282 BBA is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R282 BBA, 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 R282 BBA registered?

R282 BBA is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R282 BBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R282 BBA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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