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R480 BNO

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,959 mi
Last recorded124,959 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 BNO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 124,959 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 119,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 119,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 114,002 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 107,074 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 99,724 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 99,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 91,872 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 82,756 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 82,756 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,290 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 74,290 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 71,566 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 69,878 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 68,788 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 63,289 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 57,403 miles

n/s/f/ wheel bearing slight play////slight travel in handbrake

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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R480 BNO is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R480 BNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R480 BNO registered?

R480 BNO is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 July 1998.

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