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R403 NVT

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,116 mi
Last recorded118,116 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 NVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 118,116 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to offside front and nearside front brake pipes

Pass 18 Mar 2008 112,361 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 105,366 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 94,946 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 94,866 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

cant access seat belts rear tail gate wont open †carried out rest of test

front washers weak but do reach screen

movement in steering coloum(height adjustable)

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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R403 NVT is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R403 NVT, 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 R403 NVT registered?

R403 NVT is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R403 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R403 NVT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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