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R454 HRE

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,712 mi
Last recorded84,712 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 HRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,712 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 84,712 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 82,286 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 82,223 miles

rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 21 Jul 2010 80,211 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 75,017 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 67,403 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 55,981 miles

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

noise from rear brakes advise attention

Pass 3 Jun 2006 51,690 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 51,690 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 43,965 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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R454 HRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R454 HRE, 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 R454 HRE registered?

R454 HRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R454 HRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 HRE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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