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R282 LAT

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,063 mi
Last recorded92,063 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 LAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 92,063 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED N/S/R (UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SEATBELT)

corrosion on rar brake discs

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link

slight blow fron front exhaust

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 14 Jul 2008 92,063 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CHILD SEAT FITTED N/S/R (UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SEATBELT)

corrosion on rar brake discs

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link

slight blow fron front exhaust

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2007 81,559 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 70,681 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 70,681 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

4 wheel drive tell tale lit up permanant

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 63,149 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 LAT is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel 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 R282 LAT, 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 LAT registered?

R282 LAT is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R282 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R282 LAT 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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