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S797 LRP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,608 mi
Last recorded91,608 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS797 LRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 91,608 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has 3mm of tread

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 91,608 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has 3mm of tread

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 115,169 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished in between treads

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 115,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre perished in between treads

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2015 106,616 miles

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

both side steps corroded and held on with cable ties

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 96,166 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f non obligatory light not working on main beam

Fail 20 Aug 2014 96,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f non obligatory light not working on main beam

o/s/r inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 6 Sep 2013 93,739 miles

engine light on

no tow ball fitted at tme of test

Fail 6 Sep 2013 93,737 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

no tow ball fitted at tme of test

Pass 5 Oct 2010 89,043 miles

Exhaust manifold cracked and nut missing from exhaust manifold

N/S wiper starting to split

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 89,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust manifold cracked and nut missing from exhaust manifold

N/S wiper starting to split

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 81,271 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear diff cover corroded

Slight damage to front & rear number plates

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 81,270 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear diff cover corroded

Slight damage to front & rear number plates

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 73,683 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2008 73,681 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2007 65,867 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jan 2007 61,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 56,360 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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S797 LRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S797 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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S797 LRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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