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R536 KFR

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Lpg 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,953 mi
Last recorded74,953 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR536 KFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 74,953 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 74,953 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 70,186 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 70,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 65,959 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 65,959 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 62,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 62,808 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 58,579 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 58,579 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 44,985 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Oct 2005 44,985 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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R536 KFR is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R536 KFR, 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 R536 KFR registered?

R536 KFR is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R536 KFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R536 KFR shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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