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R551 BOO

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,669 mi
Last recorded61,669 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 BOO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 61,669 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 61,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 58,831 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 55,930 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 53,842 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 53,226 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 49,326 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 46,771 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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R551 BOO is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R551 BOO, 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 R551 BOO registered?

R551 BOO is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 July 1998.

Is R551 BOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R551 BOO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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