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R450 VGM

1998 Vauxhall Fronter

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,038 mi
Last recorded143,038 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Fronter80,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 VGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFronter
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2009 143,038 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 143,025 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 118,023 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 118,023 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 116,870 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 109,871 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Fronter?

Based on 1,506 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
5,828
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 263
constant velocity joint gaiter split 108
position lamp(s) not working 84
Stop lamp not working 73
Registration plate lamp not working 69
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R450 VGM is a 1998 Vauxhall Fronter in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Fronter models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 80,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Fronter fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R450 VGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Fronter typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Fronter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R450 VGM registered?

R450 VGM is a 1998 Vauxhall Fronter, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R450 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R450 VGM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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