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R374 EAB

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,480 mi
Last recorded99,480 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 EAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 99,480 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 95,559 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 95,518 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 91,132 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 85,306 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 79,741 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 71,544 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 64,032 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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R374 EAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R374 EAB, 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 R374 EAB registered?

R374 EAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R374 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R374 EAB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R374 EAB have outstanding finance?

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