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FEZ 5475

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

112,557 mi
Last recorded112,557 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEZ 5475
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2007 112,557 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 112,557 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 108,146 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 108,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2006 105,899 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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FEZ 5475 is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 83,777 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 Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FEZ 5475, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FEZ 5475 registered?

FEZ 5475 is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is FEZ 5475 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEZ 5475 shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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