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R383 WLN

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Lpg 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,915 mi
Last recorded71,915 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 WLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 71,915 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 71,915 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 68,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 68,421 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 63,941 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 58,711 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 58,711 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 54,388 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 54,388 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 49,060 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 49,060 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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R383 WLN is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R383 WLN, 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 R383 WLN registered?

R383 WLN is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R383 WLN safe to buy?

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