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S562 APC

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

48,671 mi
Last recorded48,671 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS562 APC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 48,671 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2022 48,530 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle/across floor (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn play in column (2.2.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2022 48,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle/across floor (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn play in column (2.2.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 21 May 2021 47,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes above rear axle/ across floor corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to and from rear load valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wheel arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear brake back plates corroded

exhaust tail pipe touching towbar

Fail 13 May 2021 47,517 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Towbar attachment defective lock nuts not fully on threads (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes above rear axle/ across floor corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to and from rear load valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wheel arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn up and down movement in column (2.2.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear brake back plates corroded

exhaust tail pipe touching towbar

Pass 9 Jan 2020 46,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across rear floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to and from rear brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

some play in steering column top bearing

Fail 14 Oct 2019 46,840 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected pedal area (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 45,585 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front steel wheel fitted

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2018

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front steel wheel fitted

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front outer cv gaiters deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2017 43,798 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 43,798 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 43,068 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 42,125 miles

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

offside and nearside front and rear floor slightly corroded

offside and nearside outer and inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 42,125 miles

offside and nearside front and rear floor slightly corroded

offside and nearside outer and inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2014 37,905 miles

front and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2014 37,905 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2013 33,095 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 24,242 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 24,242 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 18,647 miles

both rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes have slight play (recommend repair)

both rear anti-roll bar linkages have slight play (recommend repair)

nearside front cv boot deteriated (recommend repair)

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged and nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged and has screw in tread

Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,008 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 18,008 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jan 2011 17,997 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine very noisey

Pass 18 Jan 2010 14,194 miles

air bag lamp on

Fail 18 Jan 2010 14,194 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

air bag lamp on

Fail 19 Jan 2009 10,263 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 10,263 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 8,183 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 8,182 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 3,753 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 57,757 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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S562 APC is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S562 APC, 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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S562 APC is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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