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S259 AHJ

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,197 mi
Last recorded69,197 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 AHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 69,197 miles

Engine oil leak

Fuel lines corroded

Prop seal leaking

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Tank support corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2017 69,195 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear centre marked in chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Engine oil leak

Fuel lines corroded

Prop seal leaking

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Tank support corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2016 66,060 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 15 Jan 2016 66,058 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2015 64,987 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 64,987 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 63,077 miles

nearside washer jet partly blocked

offside registration light bulb dim

Pass 7 Jan 2013 61,545 miles

all brake discs corroded

offside registration plate light dim

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 59,189 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 58,629 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 58,627 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 58,096 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 57,646 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 54,324 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 48,469 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 48,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 45,011 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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S259 AHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S259 AHJ, 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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S259 AHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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