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S740 LRP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,496 mi
Last recorded101,496 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS740 LRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 101,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering wheel has slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2016 91,917 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 91,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 89,974 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 89,974 miles

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2014 85,136 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 85,136 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 80,605 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 80,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 77,932 miles

air bag light on

cv gaiters slight leakage

exhaust has slight blow

o/s & n/s/r door shuts corroding

slight play in rear anti roll bar rubbers

wipers have no parts position

Fail 30 May 2012 77,932 miles

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

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

air bag light on

cv gaiters slight leakage

engine light onb

exhaust has slight blow

o/s & n/s/r door shuts corroding

slight play in rear anti roll bar rubbers

wipers have no parts position

Pass 11 Jun 2011 75,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake pipes coated with grease suspect corrosion

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 2 Jul 2010 72,600 miles

smell of fuel but no leak found

Pass 30 Jun 2009 66,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 60,979 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 60,939 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2007 58,300 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 58,220 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight oil leak n/s/r wheel

Pass 7 Jul 2006 53,539 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 48,575 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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S740 LRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc 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 S740 LRP, 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 LRP registered?

S740 LRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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