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S585 REC

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,554 mi
Last recorded85,554 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS585 REC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 85,554 miles

front and rear suspension components rusty

front brake pipes heavily greased

rear brake pipe from load sense valve rusty

slight leak of exhaust gases

Fail 19 Dec 2016 85,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear suspension components rusty

front brake pipes heavily greased

rear brake pipe from load sense valve rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2015 84,818 miles

play in nsf drop link

vehicle chassis corroding

front brake pipes rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2014 82,514 miles

both front tyres cacked on sidewall

front too rear brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 15 Dec 2014 82,514 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres cacked on sidewall

front too rear brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 17 Dec 2013 78,514 miles

both front to rear brake pipes heavily greased (restricts inspection)

n.s.f top ball joint dust cover heavily perished

n.s.r brake pipe rusty

o.s.f c.v boot deteriorated

o.s.f tyre edgy and close too legal limit

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Dec 2013 78,512 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both front to rear brake pipes heavily greased (restricts inspection)

n.s.f top ball joint dust cover heavily perished

n.s.r brake pipe rusty

o.s.f c.v boot deteriorated

o.s.f tyre edgy and close too legal limit

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Dec 2012 72,758 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 72,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 69,049 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills very heavily corroded

oil leak around engine area

play in offside front wheel bearing very near excessive

rear coil springs very heavily corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 68,597 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 68,593 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 65,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 61,138 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,221 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 54,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 54,275 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 50,493 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)

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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S585 REC is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S585 REC, 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 S585 REC registered?

S585 REC is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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