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R496 ULE

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,501 mi
Last recorded79,501 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 ULE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,501 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 73,816 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 68,077 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 65,032 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 58,454 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 58,454 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 51,948 miles

Some play in steering column bushes - soon require attention.

Fail 4 Feb 2010 51,948 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Some play in steering column bushes - soon require attention.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 44,937 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 41,095 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 41,095 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 36,540 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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R496 ULE is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R496 ULE, 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 R496 ULE registered?

R496 ULE is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R496 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R496 ULE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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