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S385 HJW

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,409 mi
Last recorded96,409 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS385 HJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 96,409 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 96,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 93,430 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 93,385 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 89,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all steel brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 84,686 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil level low.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 84,686 miles

oil level low.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 77,562 miles

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

parking brake lever on last reserve travel

rear no. plate insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2009 77,555 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

parking brake lever on last reserve travel

rear no. plate insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2008 74,551 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 74,547 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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S385 HJW is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S385 HJW, 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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S385 HJW is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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