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S206 VHL

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS206 VHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear brakes discs worn recomend having checked

Fail 28 Nov 2011 143,553 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

rear brake imbalance 33 percent

Pass 3 Nov 2010 141,483 miles

brake lines heavily corroded in places

slight blow on exhaust joint

slight oil leak

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play near side front drop link

slight play off side rear drop link

wheels slightly to wide

Fail 29 Oct 2010 141,402 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake lines heavily corroded in places

slight blow on exhaust joint

slight oil leak

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play near side front drop link

slight play off side rear drop link

wheels slightly to wide

Pass 1 Dec 2009 138,880 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 138,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 129,296 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 122,353 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 118,149 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 118,149 miles

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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S206 VHL is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S206 VHL, 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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S206 VHL is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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