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S875 JEO

1998 Vauxhall Fronter

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,500 mi
Last recorded54,500 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Fronter80,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS875 JEO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFronter
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2008 54,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 54,500 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 47,777 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 47,777 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2006 43,210 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 43,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S875 JEO is a 1998 Vauxhall Fronter in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S875 JEO, 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 S875 JEO registered?

S875 JEO is a 1998 Vauxhall Fronter, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S875 JEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S875 JEO shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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