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S453 NBD

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,845 mi
Last recorded110,845 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS453 NBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 110,845 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 93,850 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 93,850 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 85,603 miles

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

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

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

all the underneath of the vehical has been coverd in oil have spent exra time checking over all looks ok at time of test

Fail 7 Jun 2010 85,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

all the underneath of the vehical has been coverd in oil have spent exra time checking over all looks ok at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2009 77,230 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 69,689 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 63,182 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 63,180 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 59,483 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 56,795 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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S453 NBD is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S453 NBD, 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 S453 NBD registered?

S453 NBD is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 February 1999.

Is S453 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S453 NBD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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