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R453 GYG

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Lpg 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,315 mi
Last recorded131,315 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 GYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 131,315 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 131,287 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 130,527 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 112,480 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 101,578 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 101,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 91,583 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 87,570 miles

os spot light

center exhaust rotten

emmisions all over the place

front number plate

front pads low

front wipers

os number plate bulb

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 GYG is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GYG, 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 GYG registered?

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

Is R453 GYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R453 GYG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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