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R303 HBU

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,890 mi
Last recorded113,890 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 HBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 113,890 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 113,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 102,610 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2011 102,599 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 908,435 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 90,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 May 2009 86,803 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 May 2009 86,795 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 77,025 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 69,978 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 69,971 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 65,912 miles

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

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

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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R303 HBU is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R303 HBU, 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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R303 HBU is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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