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R616 MCB

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,169 mi
Last recorded129,169 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 MCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2016 129,169 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

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)

Rear metal fuel pipe corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 120,553 miles

Offside Rear low reading

Pass 25 Nov 2014 114,455 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 108,517 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 102,472 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 96,287 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 91,611 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 85,649 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 80,189 miles

advise o/s rear tyre on 2mm

advise washers weak

Pass 12 Dec 2007 75,421 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jan 2007 70,512 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 65,331 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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R616 MCB is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R616 MCB, 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 R616 MCB registered?

R616 MCB is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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