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S460 UAB

1998 Vauxhall Fronter

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,846 mi
Last recorded97,846 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Fronter80,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS460 UAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFronter
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 97,846 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 92,429 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2007 87,380 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 87,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 83,105 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S460 UAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Fronter in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S460 UAB, 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 S460 UAB registered?

S460 UAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Fronter, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S460 UAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S460 UAB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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