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S538 MPR

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,581 mi
Last recorded70,581 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 MPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 70,581 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 70,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 60,230 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 57,310 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 53,938 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 48,389 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 44,202 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 40,214 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 35,514 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 31,870 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 28,926 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 24,565 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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S538 MPR is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S538 MPR, 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 S538 MPR registered?

S538 MPR is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is S538 MPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S538 MPR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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