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R356 EOB

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,372 mi
Last recorded117,372 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 EOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 117,372 miles

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

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

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

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

advise fuel pipes front to rear as corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Apr 2010 117,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

advise fuel pipes front to rear as corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2009 109,357 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 109,351 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 108,190 miles

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

brake pipe from centre rear brake hose is corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2006 104,291 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2005 99,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 99,973 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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R356 EOB is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R356 EOB, 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 R356 EOB registered?

R356 EOB is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R356 EOB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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