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S680 TCR

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

118,443 mi
Last recorded118,443 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS680 TCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 118,443 miles

accident damage to front

center exhaust holed and slight leak.

fuel pipes corroded.

handbrake performance poor could be improved.

heavy engine oil leaks.

n/s outer sill corroded and very weak.

n/s/f seat belt starting to fray.

underside of vehicle heavily corrode

wheel arches corroded.

Fail 22 Aug 2009 118,442 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

accident damage to front

all brake pipes corroded.

center exhaust holed and slight leak.

fuel pipes corroded.

handbrake performance poor could be improved.

heavy engine oil leaks.

n/s outer sill corroded and very weak.

n/s/f seat belt starting to fray.

play in o/s/f hub possible wheel bearing just in limit.

rear brake discs in poor condition.

underside of vehicle heavily corrode

wheel arches corroded.

Pass 14 May 2008 106,257 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 105,870 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 98,318 miles
Fail 7 May 2007 98,164 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2006 91,335 miles

Front Brake Pads wearing thin

Fail 6 May 2006 91,332 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 22 Apr 2006 91,143 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S680 TCR is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 S680 TCR, 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 S680 TCR registered?

S680 TCR is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S680 TCR safe to buy?

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