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S169 WGB

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,212 mi
Last recorded54,212 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 WGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 54,212 miles

0/s/f head lamp cracked

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 39,312 miles

both headlights near definition limit

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight bind on nearside front wheel

Fail 22 May 2009 39,312 miles

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

both headlights near definition limit

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight bind on nearside front wheel

Pass 14 May 2008 22,547 miles

corrosion on front edge of bonnet

not all seats fitted

slight corrosion on both front flex ferrules

slight corrosion on rear brake pipe from compensator to flex

slight judder on both front brakes

slight weep from power steering box

Pass 29 May 2007 13,586 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2006 7,349 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 7,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

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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S169 WGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S169 WGB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S169 WGB registered?

S169 WGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S169 WGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S169 WGB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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