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R609 MEN

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,163 mi
Last recorded127,163 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 MEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 127,163 miles

Oil leal diff and engine

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 116,088 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2009 112,015 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 108,430 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 108,430 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 101,617 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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R609 MEN is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R609 MEN, 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 R609 MEN registered?

R609 MEN is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R609 MEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R609 MEN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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