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S760 GWU

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,523 mi
Last recorded83,523 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS760 GWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 83,523 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 81,967 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 81,967 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,684 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 76,684 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 68,829 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 68,829 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 61,135 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 54,062 miles

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

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

water leak

Fail 19 Jul 2011 54,062 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

water leak

Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,314 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 51,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 35,412 miles

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

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

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

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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S760 GWU is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S760 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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What year was S760 GWU registered?

S760 GWU is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S760 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S760 GWU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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