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S740 JVV

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,204 mi
Last recorded145,204 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS740 JVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 145,204 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 141,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 135,573 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 127,405 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 127,186 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 118,102 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 111,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 104,297 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 104,297 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 101,766 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 99,676 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 99,540 miles

Underside and brake pipes coated in rustproofing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 99,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Underside and brake pipes coated in rustproofing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 90,151 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 90,151 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 86,330 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate cracked.

only 1 jet working on both front washer jets.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 86,330 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate cracked.

only 1 jet working on both front washer jets.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 80,239 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 74,195 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 74,195 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 67,764 miles

only one jet working on n/s washer.

slight oil stain on o/s boot of pas rack.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 61,378 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 54,103 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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S740 JVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S740 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 S740 JVV registered?

S740 JVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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