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S305 DHJ

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

95,557 mi
Last recorded95,557 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS305 DHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2017 95,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all covered in coating unable to inspect (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 86,684 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Diff oil leak

Rear Seats missing at time of test

all rear brake and fuel pipes covered with protective coating

front bumper repaired with tape

Fail 2 Dec 2015 86,631 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Diff oil leak

Rear Seats missing at time of test

all rear brake and fuel pipes covered with protective coating

front bumper repaired with tape

Pass 8 Dec 2014 78,493 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 73,839 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 73,839 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 68,520 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 65,787 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 65,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 60,502 miles

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

auxilary belt deep cracks

Fail 6 Nov 2009 60,366 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

auxilary belt deep cracks

Pass 20 Nov 2008 53,735 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 53,735 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 52,177 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 44,728 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 44,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 38,684 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 38,670 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2005 38,354 miles

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

brake pads appear low

very little anti freeze in water system

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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S305 DHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 S305 DHJ, 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 S305 DHJ registered?

S305 DHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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