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S478 UVX

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,821 mi
Last recorded53,821 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 UVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 53,821 miles

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

Ns step corroded

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 47,120 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 47,118 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,137 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 40,137 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 39,477 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 38,745 miles

exhaust heavly corroded

exhaust slight blow

front discs slightly corroded

front pads very low

o/s/ head light loose

rear pads getting down

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

windsreen chipped

Pass 8 Jun 2007 37,494 miles

center box exhaust has slight corrosion

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2007 37,482 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

middle box exhaust

Pass 15 May 2006 34,969 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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S478 UVX is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S478 UVX, 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 S478 UVX registered?

S478 UVX is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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