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R387 FTM

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,536 mi
Last recorded89,536 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 FTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 89,536 miles

ns side step corroded

osf indicator lens loose

Pass 5 Oct 2010 78,770 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 72,745 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 67,642 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 65,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 65,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 61,941 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 61,262 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 56,754 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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R387 FTM is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R387 FTM, 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 R387 FTM registered?

R387 FTM is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R387 FTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R387 FTM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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