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S216 WGB

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,497 mi
Last recorded91,497 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 WGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 91,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and centre brakle hose ferrules corroded

both front and nearside rear tyres heavily split advise replace

chip out of offside rear brake disc disc not seriously weakend but advise replace

rear seats and rear rseat belts not fitted on test

vehicle corroded in prescribed areas

Fail 25 Apr 2014 91,388 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and centre brakle hose ferrules corroded

both front and nearside rear tyres heavily split advise replace

vehicle corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 27 Mar 2013 83,386 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 75,072 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 68,281 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 68,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 64,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 60,284 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 60,283 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 54,320 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 54,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,282 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 41,139 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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S216 WGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S216 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.

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S216 WGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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