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S760 PEC

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,727 mi
Last recorded128,727 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS760 PEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 128,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 128,063 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 118,368 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 118,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 103,889 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 103,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 86,465 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 86,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 68,466 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 68,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 48,262 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 47,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

various brake pipes just starting to corrode ok for test

Fail 28 Mar 2006 47,755 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

various brake pipes just starting to corrode ok for test

Fail 9 Mar 2006 47,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 PEC is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PEC, 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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S760 PEC is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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