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R470 GFB

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,812 mi
Last recorded99,812 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 GFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 99,812 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 93,857 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear brake pipes covered in under seal

rear fuel pipe corroded

transmission oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2012 93,848 miles

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

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear chassis legs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 87,743 miles

oil leaking from steering box

transmission oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2011 87,650 miles

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

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

oil leaking from steering box

transmission oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 82,229 miles

near side rear brake binding slightly

off side front auxilary main beam in-op.

Fail 8 Sep 2009 82,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2007 81,415 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 77,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight leak on steering box

Pass 19 Aug 2005 70,757 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005 70,651 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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R470 GFB is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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 R470 GFB, 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 R470 GFB registered?

R470 GFB is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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