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R897 LNH

1998 Vauxhall Fronter

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,934 mi
Last recorded137,934 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Fronter80,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 LNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFronter
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2008 137,934 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OSR outer door handle missing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2008 137,934 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OSR outer door handle missing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2007 124,047 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 124,047 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 102,017 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Fronter?

Based on 1,506 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
5,828
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 263
constant velocity joint gaiter split 108
position lamp(s) not working 84
Stop lamp not working 73
Registration plate lamp not working 69
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R897 LNH is a 1998 Vauxhall Fronter in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Fronter models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 80,188 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Fronter fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R897 LNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Fronter typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Fronter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R897 LNH registered?

R897 LNH is a 1998 Vauxhall Fronter, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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