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R351 CWU

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,022 mi
Last recorded141,022 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 CWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 141,022 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 141,022 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 129,829 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 129,726 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 115,147 miles

slight play in front w bearings + rear brake pipes slight corrosion + n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 30 May 2006 104,890 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 102,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R351 CWU is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R351 CWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R351 CWU registered?

R351 CWU is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R351 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R351 CWU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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