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S249 EVV

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

99,835 mi
Last recorded99,835 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 EVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 99,835 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Oil leak ()

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres heavily perished and low on outer edge

fuel tank outer skin heavily corroded

steering colnm has slight movement

Fail 20 Dec 2017 99,823 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Oil leak ()

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres heavily perished and low on outer edge

fuel tank outer skin heavily corroded

steering colnm has slight movement

Pass 6 Dec 2016 98,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn close to excessive (2.1.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front lower suspension arm ball joint boots deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2016 98,533 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn close to excessive (2.1.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front lower suspension arm ball joint boots deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2016

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

areas of corrosion to underside

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2016

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / door shut (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / door shut (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

areas of corrosion to underside

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 96,964 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to both rear inner sills

play in steering

Fail 6 Jan 2016 96,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure lamp unit (1.1.A.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to rear inner sill

heavy corrosion to both rear outer sills outside prescribed area

Pass 23 Jan 2015 94,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to inner sills

heavy corrosion to offside rear outer sill outside prescribed area

Fail 16 Jan 2015 94,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to inner sills

heavy corrosion to offside rear outer sill outside prescribed area

Pass 14 Jan 2014 91,575 miles

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

Step brackets rusty both sides.

Fail 9 Jan 2014 91,573 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Step brackets rusty both sides.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 90,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 90,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 89,636 miles

Parts of exhaust heavily corroded,

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

Fail 8 Feb 2012 89,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parts of exhaust heavily corroded,

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 88,312 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 83,338 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 83,338 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 79,460 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake imbalance of 25%

front registration plate slightly damaged

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside

Pass 5 Dec 2007 75,302 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 68,796 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 57,027 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S249 EVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 S249 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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S249 EVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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