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S272 GNU

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,971 mi
Last recorded36,971 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 GNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 36,971 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 27,853 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 27,832 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 18,613 miles

slight play to o/s/f link ends

Pass 31 Jan 2013 8,510 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 94,654 miles

both front bottom balljoints dust covers perishing

both front brake ferrules corroding

both rear outer sills staring to corrode

brake pipes heavy underseal suspect corrsion to pipes

signs of oil leak to engine and prop/transfer box area

Pass 1 Feb 2011 88,467 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight play to steering column

slighyt play to rear anti roll bar link ends

Pass 15 Feb 2010 82,012 miles

front cv gaiters starting to perrish

slight play to rear link ends

Fail 2 Feb 2010 82,012 miles

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

front cv gaiters starting to perrish

slight play to rear link ends

Pass 14 Nov 2008 768,579 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 768,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 72,508 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

both wiper blades starting to split

front registration plate cracked

nearside front tyre and both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 3 Nov 2006 63,254 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 3 Nov 2006 63,254 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 22 Oct 2005 56,411 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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S272 GNU is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S272 GNU, 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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S272 GNU is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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