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R483 BHJ

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,350 mi
Last recorded131,350 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 BHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 131,350 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 123,393 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 114,315 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 104,177 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,110 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 79,427 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,280 miles

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 1 Jul 2013 73,279 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 24 May 2012 69,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 65,139 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 65,139 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 59,758 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 55,965 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s running board is corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 55,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s running board is corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,521 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 49,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 45,639 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 43,767 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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R483 BHJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R483 BHJ, 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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R483 BHJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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