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R294 ROA

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,016 mi
Last recorded96,016 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 ROA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2013 96,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under vehicle slightly rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2013 96,016 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under vehicle slightly rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2012 93,937 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 94,137 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 94,137 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 93,776 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 93,136 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 92,636 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2005 61,444 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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R294 ROA is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R294 ROA, 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 R294 ROA registered?

R294 ROA is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R294 ROA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R294 ROA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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