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S73 WGB

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,793 mi
Last recorded84,793 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS73 WGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 84,793 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,205 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 74,772 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 74,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to suspension and brake components

surface corrosion to outer brake disc

Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,852 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,208 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 70,207 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 68,446 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 68,446 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 67,010 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 67,010 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 65,094 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 65,094 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 62,978 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 59,591 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 56,233 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 54,422 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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S73 WGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S73 WGB, 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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S73 WGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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