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R465 HGA

1998 Vauxhall Fronter

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,793 mi
Last recorded93,793 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Fronter80,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 HGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFronter
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 93,793 miles

2 extra seats fitted with non-returning seat belts

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil over filled

most of under body covered in a black substance including brake pipes/hoses and suspension components

off side rear stone guard missing through corrosion

play in steering at both sides

vehicle doesnt handle particularly well on the road

Fail 4 Jun 2009 93,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

2 extra seats fitted with non-returning seat belts

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil over filled

most of under body covered in a black substance including brake pipes/hoses and suspension components

off side rear stone guard missing through corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2008 90,582 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 90,574 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 84,127 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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R465 HGA is a 1998 Vauxhall Fronter in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R465 HGA, 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 R465 HGA registered?

R465 HGA is a 1998 Vauxhall Fronter, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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