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R476 DGP

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,544 mi
Last recorded108,544 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 DGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 108,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroding at the rear

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on the outer section

Pass 3 Nov 2011 104,154 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroding and several pipes at the rear corroding

both rear tyre treads worn very low

n/s headlamp,which is a r/h dip has a beam convertor fitted

o/s/r lower outer sill panel corroding within 30cm of the lower seat belt mount

play in top steering column mountings

Fail 31 Oct 2011 104,149 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all brake hose ferrules corroding and several pipes at the rear corroding

both rear tyre treads worn very low

n/s headlamp,which is a r/h dip has a beam convertor fitted

o/s/r lower outer sill panel corroding within 30cm of the lower seat belt mount

play in top steering column mountings

Fail 28 Jul 2010 97,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake hoses,metal ferrules corroding

play in top steering column mounting

rear exhaust silencer corroding badly

Pass 28 Jul 2010 97,783 miles

front brake hoses,metal ferrules corroding

play in top steering column mounting

rear exhaust silencer corroding badly

Pass 8 Jul 2009 92,440 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 83,653 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 70,752 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 58,893 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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R476 DGP is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R476 DGP, 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 R476 DGP registered?

R476 DGP is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R476 DGP safe to buy?

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