MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,330 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
centre silencer starting to corrode.
nearside and offside front lower ball joint boots split.
nearside front tyre on 2mm.
rear main brake pipes to compansator starting to corrode.
slight movement in nearside and offside front wheel bearings.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front outer indicator lens missing
rear diff back plate corroded and leaking small amount of oil.
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front outer indicator lens missing
rear diff back plate corroded and leaking small amount of oil.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R478 MOD is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R478 MOD, 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 R478 MOD registered?
R478 MOD is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 June 1998.
Is R478 MOD safe to buy?
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