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R474 JBW

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,474 mi
Last recorded69,474 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 JBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2014 69,474 miles

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

o/s/rear outer sill (has corrosion)

rear discs rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2012 66,537 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 62,130 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 56,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,746 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 40,060 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 33,550 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 32,281 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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R474 JBW is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R474 JBW, 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 R474 JBW registered?

R474 JBW is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R474 JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R474 JBW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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