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S783 LRP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,463 mi
Last recorded111,463 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 LRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 111,463 miles

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

Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Engine light on dash

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 111,462 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Engine light on dash

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 96,073 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

nearside side step supprt bar heavily corrode and broken

offside front wiper split

offside side step support bar heavily corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2012 96,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

nearside side step supprt bar heavily corrode and broken

offside front wiper split

offside side step support bar heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 81,391 miles

steering wheel has slight play at top bearing//// o/s/r brake pads look low

Fail 2 Jul 2010 81,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steering wheel has slight play at top bearing//// o/s/r brake pads look low

Pass 19 Jan 2009 70,067 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 67,637 miles

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

slight play in o/s/r roll bar drop link bush

Pass 25 May 2007 61,922 miles

both headlamp aims on high limit.

tow bar part obstructs registration plate.

Fail 25 May 2007 61,922 miles

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

both headlamp aims on high limit.

tow bar part obstructs registration plate.

Pass 31 May 2006 55,740 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 55,687 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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S783 LRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S783 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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S783 LRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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