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R282 FTW

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,909 mi
Last recorded88,909 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 FTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 88,909 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel tank protective cage has corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2010 85,198 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2010 85,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

engine has major oil leak.

nearside step rail and offside step rail securing bar mounts are excessively corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2008 80,664 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear door not opening.

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2007 75,709 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 67,576 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 FTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc 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 R282 FTW, 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 FTW registered?

R282 FTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R282 FTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R282 FTW 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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