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R522 SPR

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,259 mi
Last recorded104,259 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 SPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 104,259 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 104,259 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 90,966 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 79,027 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 79,027 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 68,113 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 58,886 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 52,818 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 52,818 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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R522 SPR is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R522 SPR, 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 R522 SPR registered?

R522 SPR is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R522 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 SPR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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