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S735 JVV

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,959 mi
Last recorded124,959 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS735 JVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 124,959 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 119,306 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 119,011 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2016 113,597 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 113,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 107,868 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 98,358 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipe corroded

rear disc backplates corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2014 98,358 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipe corroded

rear disc backplates corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 90,146 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 90,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 86,800 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 86,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 82,108 miles

air bag light on

Pass 11 Jan 2010 77,482 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 71,723 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 71,723 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 65,193 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 58,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 58,918 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 52,502 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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S735 JVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S735 JVV, 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 S735 JVV registered?

S735 JVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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