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R530 BAR

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,016 mi
Last recorded98,016 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 BAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 98,016 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 98,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 97,159 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 93,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 83,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2013 83,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 73,685 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 73,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,734 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 60,132 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 56,315 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 56,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,460 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 48,125 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,125 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 44,237 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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R530 BAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R530 BAR, 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 R530 BAR registered?

R530 BAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R530 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R530 BAR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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