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S235 EVV

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

118,167 mi
Last recorded118,167 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS235 EVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 118,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2020 118,167 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 106,255 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 106,255 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 95,733 miles

exhaust system bracket broken but still supported

Fail 30 Apr 2018 95,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust system bracket broken but still supported

Pass 21 Mar 2017 90,002 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 90,002 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 84,257 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 81,253 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,375 miles

nearside front tyre on 1.6mil limit

Fail 19 Mar 2014 80,373 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre on 1.6mil limit

Pass 26 Mar 2013 80,285 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 80,285 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 80,086 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 80,086 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 79,947 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 79,947 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre getting low wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2010 79,754 miles

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

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2009 79,581 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyre edges getting low

Fail 29 Jan 2009 79,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyre edges getting low

Pass 31 Jan 2008 79,087 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 79,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 70,091 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

both front outer driveshaft boots perrished

front number plate cracked

nearside engine earth-strap adrift

Pass 5 Jan 2006 60,477 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

exhaust corroded

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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S235 EVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 S235 EVV, 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 S235 EVV registered?

S235 EVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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