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S404 BPJ

1998 Vauxhall Fronter

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,330 mi
Last recorded25,330 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Fronter80,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS404 BPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFronter
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 25,330 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty

front wipers split

nearside rear tyre close to limit

play in both front hubs

play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

play in rear anti roll bar rubbers

Fail 7 Jan 2011 25,330 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front to rear brake pipes rusty

front wipers split

nearside rear tyre close to limit

play in both front hubs

play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

play in rear anti roll bar rubbers

Pass 18 Dec 2008 21,148 miles

battery insecure

exhaust centre bracket broken

lift in front lower ball joints

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

offside rear bump stop missing

offside rear trailing arm upper mounting bush worn

offside rear tyre close to limit

oil around steering rack

play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Fail 17 Dec 2008 21,146 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery insecure

exhaust centre bracket broken

lift in front lower ball joints

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

offside rear bump stop missing

offside rear trailing arm upper mounting bush worn

offside rear tyre close to limit

oil around steering rack

play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 18 Dec 2007 12,739 miles

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 13 Dec 2006 389 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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S404 BPJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Fronter in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S404 BPJ, 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 S404 BPJ registered?

S404 BPJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Fronter, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S404 BPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S404 BPJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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