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R552 CHK

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,480 mi
Last recorded104,480 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 CHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 104,480 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 96,382 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 90,083 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 90,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 85,502 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 80,780 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 27 Jan 2011 80,780 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 28 Jan 2010 76,223 miles

all rear metal brake pipes corroded and greased

Pass 23 Jan 2009 72,515 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 67,385 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

possible leak from screen washers

Pass 18 Jan 2007 62,423 miles

noise from inside exhaust system

Pass 16 Jan 2006 58,064 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 58,064 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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R552 CHK is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R552 CHK, 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 R552 CHK registered?

R552 CHK is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R552 CHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R552 CHK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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