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R488 MOD

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,763 mi
Last recorded102,763 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 MOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 102,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both starting to perish (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 99,490 miles

Centre silencer corroded but not leaking

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Some corrosion to fuel lines

Some perishing to both front tyres

Pass 27 Jun 2015 96,595 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel lines corroded

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2014 92,739 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 88,073 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 82,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 82,143 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 77,953 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 72,706 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 70,343 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Surface corrosion on front to rear and both side rear brake pipes.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 70,343 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Surface corrosion on front to rear and both side rear brake pipes.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,796 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 51,678 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 51,678 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 40,254 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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R488 MOD is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R488 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 R488 MOD registered?

R488 MOD is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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