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R497 TJB

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,919 mi
Last recorded184,919 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 TJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 184,919 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate is slightly damaged

offside wiper blade is slightly worn

oil leak from top of engine area

surface corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes in places

surface corrosion to rear metal fuel pipes

Pass 21 May 2010 168,984 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside front lower joint dust boot split

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 151,838 miles

Front number plate cracked

Slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 3 Jun 2009 151,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate cracked

Slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 23 May 2008 131,723 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Front propshaft joint slightly worn

Pass 6 Jun 2007 113,037 miles

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

crack in front number plate

Fail 6 Jun 2007 113,037 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

crack in front number plate

Pass 23 May 2006 94,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R497 TJB is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R497 TJB, 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 R497 TJB registered?

R497 TJB is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 May 1998.

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