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R417 VUX

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,945 mi
Last recorded70,945 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 VUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 70,945 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 70,941 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2010 68,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 62,163 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2008 54,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2007 47,346 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,998 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R417 VUX is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R417 VUX, 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 R417 VUX registered?

R417 VUX is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R417 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R417 VUX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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