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R45 PHP

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,156 mi
Last recorded83,156 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 PHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 83,156 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2011 80,987 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 77,559 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 77,559 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 74,831 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 69,647 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 69,640 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 62,566 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rear fuel lines rusty

advise slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Feb 2006 54,380 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 54,380 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

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

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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R45 PHP is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R45 PHP, 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 R45 PHP registered?

R45 PHP is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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