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S459 NEP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,269 mi
Last recorded72,269 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS459 NEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 May 2017 72,269 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel pipes are starting to corrode

nearside front outer rigger is corroded but not within a prescribed area

nearside wiper blade split

other areas of this vehicle are in a state of corrosion but not quite excessive at the time of test

rear brake hose end is starting to corrode

tyres are perishing but no visible cords showing at the time of test

Pass 6 May 2016 68,562 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 May 2016 68,562 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Body has slight corrosion corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 168,532 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 66,017 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight bind felt at wheel o/s rear

Pass 29 Jan 2013 64,754 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,768 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 63,768 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 62,226 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 62,226 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 60,437 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 57,171 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 53,774 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 49,855 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 43,565 miles

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

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

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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S459 NEP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S459 NEP, 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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S459 NEP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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