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R411 SSM

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,753 mi
Last recorded124,753 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 SSM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Feb 2011 124,753 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 119,199 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General corrosion.

Minor body damage.

Nearside rear tyre worn edges.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside parking brake cable badly deteriorated.

Oil leak

Rear bump stop rubbers missing.

Side repeaters loose but secure.

Slight leak from power steering pipe.

Slight movement in headlamps.

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Slight play in steering column.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 111,695 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 106,710 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 103,324 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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R411 SSM is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R411 SSM, 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 R411 SSM registered?

R411 SSM is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R411 SSM safe to buy?

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