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S756 GWU

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

146,218 mi
Last recorded146,218 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS756 GWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 146,218 miles

age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2024 141,100 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nr tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle tie bar mount front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 135,209 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 130,011 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 124,312 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 116,920 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 112,301 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 107,330 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 105,262 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 107,681 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 98,517 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 98,498 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 109,425 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 109,421 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 108,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 108,694 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 107,868 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 107,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

all brake pipes starting to rust

rear axle leaking n/s

Pass 26 Apr 2010 102,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 94,119 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 89,966 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 80,558 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 80,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 72,190 miles

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

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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S756 GWU is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S756 GWU, 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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S756 GWU is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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