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R395 DGC

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,562 mi
Last recorded68,562 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 DGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 68,562 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 68,562 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 68,562 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 68,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,562 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 68,560 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 68,562 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 68,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 68,562 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 68,562 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 65,880 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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R395 DGC is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R395 DGC, 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 R395 DGC registered?

R395 DGC is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R395 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R395 DGC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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