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R381 CGT

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,472 mi
Last recorded108,472 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 CGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 108,472 miles

all discs and pads very poor condition

chip in screen

Fail 1 Apr 2009 108,468 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

all discs and pads very poor condition

chip in screen

Pass 16 May 2007 106,409 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 106,409 miles

offside rear outter door handle missing †

Fail 16 May 2006 106,409 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

offside rear outter door handle missing

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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R381 CGT is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R381 CGT, 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 R381 CGT registered?

R381 CGT is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R381 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R381 CGT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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