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S148 BRP

1998 Vauxhall Fronter

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,000 mi
Last recorded85,000 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Fronter80,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 BRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFronter
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 85,000 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 80,475 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 80,475 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 79,902 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 79,902 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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S148 BRP is a 1998 Vauxhall Fronter in Silver 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 S148 BRP, 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 S148 BRP registered?

S148 BRP is a 1998 Vauxhall Fronter, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is S148 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S148 BRP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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