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R453 BKE

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,961 mi
Last recorded115,961 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 BKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 115,961 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 109,375 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 109,375 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 99,680 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 99,658 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 96,784 miles

running boards badly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 92,345 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 87,962 miles

Long travel to parking brake lever

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall is worn.

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight exhaust blow

Fail 24 Aug 2009 87,896 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Long travel to parking brake lever

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall is worn.

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 80,828 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 78,783 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 78,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 66,123 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 55,921 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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R453 BKE is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R453 BKE, 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 R453 BKE registered?

R453 BKE is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R453 BKE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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