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R578 RSW

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,869 mi
Last recorded97,869 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 RSW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 97,869 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 97,869 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low o\s (1.8)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 90,455 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 90,455 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,162 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,164 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 62,135 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all brake pipes to the rear of vehicle are slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,683 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 47,060 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 45,163 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,471 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 43,467 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 40,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 35,257 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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R578 RSW is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R578 RSW, 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 R578 RSW registered?

R578 RSW is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R578 RSW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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