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S498 KRP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,365 mi
Last recorded98,365 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS498 KRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 98,365 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2011 95,494 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 90,352 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

airbag warning light is on indicating a fault

Pass 1 Feb 2008 83,825 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 83,800 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 76,851 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 65,520 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 65,520 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S498 KRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 78,720 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 S498 KRP, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S498 KRP registered?

S498 KRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 February 1999.

Is S498 KRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S498 KRP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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