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R504 AOF

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,860 mi
Last recorded133,860 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 AOF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 133,860 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

extra driver side main beam not working nor front fog light

lense missing passenger side number plate lamp

Fail 14 May 2010 133,805 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

extra driver side main beam not working nor front fog light

lense missing passenger side number plate lamp

Pass 5 May 2009 128,045 miles

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

n/side and o/side front headlamps flexing on mounting

Pass 15 Aug 2007 127,005 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 127,005 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 124,077 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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R504 AOF is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R504 AOF, 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 R504 AOF registered?

R504 AOF is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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