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R477 LFL

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,599 mi
Last recorded57,599 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 LFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 57,599 miles

front tyres worn low on edges,brakes tapley tested only,rear top fuel tank straps broken.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 57,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

vehicle tested wet,rear chassis areas coroded brake pipes/system coroding,brake pipes recently greased,suspension areas coroding.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 51,650 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 54,807 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 11 May 2009 54,803 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Battery insecure

subframe rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2006 53,769 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 48,657 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (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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R477 LFL is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R477 LFL, 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 R477 LFL registered?

R477 LFL is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R477 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R477 LFL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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