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S162 CFS

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,970 mi
Last recorded97,970 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 CFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 97,970 miles

corrosion in fuel tank support /cover

corrosion in the front edge of the bonnet

Pass 22 Jun 2011 96,231 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 96,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 94,802 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 94,802 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2009 93,393 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 93,393 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 91,797 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 89,895 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 89,890 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2006 86,214 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 86,214 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2006 86,214 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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S162 CFS is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 S162 CFS, 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 S162 CFS registered?

S162 CFS is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S162 CFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S162 CFS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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