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S391 LVV

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,093 mi
Last recorded85,093 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS391 LVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 85,093 miles

both front shock absorbers weak

undercovers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2019 85,093 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers weak

undercovers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2018 75,945 miles

N/S/R + O/S/F wheels slightly binding when rotated by hand

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

Slight play in steering column

Pass 7 Mar 2017 66,698 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 4 Mar 2017 66,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 614,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 614,230 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 48,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,946 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 30,892 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,962 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,186 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 15,406 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 9,028 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 9,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 3,222 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 3,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 86,161 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 86,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 79,461 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

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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S391 LVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S391 LVV, 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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S391 LVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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