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S424 ETV

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,414 mi
Last recorded111,414 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS424 ETV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 111,414 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013
Fail 20 Feb 2013

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 105,571 miles

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

air bag light on indicating fault

Fail 22 Feb 2012 105,571 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

air bag light on indicating fault

Pass 22 Feb 2011 101,279 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 94,181 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 88,758 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 83,465 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 83,390 miles

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

Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 78,455 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 78,455 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 70,396 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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S424 ETV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S424 ETV, 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 S424 ETV registered?

S424 ETV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S424 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S424 ETV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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