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S814 LRP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,889 mi
Last recorded104,889 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS814 LRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 104,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2015 104,889 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 102,752 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front gaiters worn

no airbag light

Pass 16 Jan 2013 97,396 miles

Coolant leak

Engine management light on.

Both rear outer sills corroded.

Brake binding slightly on nearside rear.

Exhaust system deteriorated and blowing.

Front to rear brake pipes slightly insecure in places.

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil springs corroded.

Wipers split on ends.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 91,383 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside front side light bulb dim

Oil leak

Play in steering rack nearside front

Pass 25 Jan 2011 87,860 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Offside front brake binds.

Oil leak

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

Spare wheel only held on with 1 bolt.

Steering wheel adjustment mechanism has play in.

Fail 13 Jan 2011 87,845 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine management light on.

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

Offside front brake binds.

Oil leak

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

Spare wheel only held on with 1 bolt.

Steering wheel adjustment mechanism has play in.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 84,524 miles

Brake pipes corroding.

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

Engine management light on.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 14 Oct 2009 84,306 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Engine management light on.

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 2 May 2008 72,201 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 71,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2006 65,422 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 61,657 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 61,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING ILLUMINATED BEFORE START OF TEST. †Airbag fialure illuminated before start of test. †Exaust system rusty. †Front brake pads suspect (worn). †

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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S814 LRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S814 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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S814 LRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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