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R481 LOD

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,167 mi
Last recorded83,167 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 LOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 83,167 miles

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

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2011 77,895 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 77,895 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 72,124 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2009 65,824 miles

fropnt and rear pads worn

play in steering relay

Pass 27 Mar 2008 60,452 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 60,438 miles

minor corrosion starting rear brake pipes

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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R481 LOD is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R481 LOD, 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 R481 LOD registered?

R481 LOD is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R481 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R481 LOD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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