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S832 FHJ

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,509 mi
Last recorded127,509 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS832 FHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 127,509 miles

rear valance corroded

surface corrosion throughout

Fail 28 Oct 2014 127,509 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear valance corroded

surface corrosion throughout

Pass 1 Nov 2013 124,752 miles

minor leak @ front exhaust system

surface corrosion throught chassis/body

Fail 28 Oct 2013 124,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

minor leak @ front exhaust system

surface corrosion throught chassis/body

Pass 24 Oct 2012 122,894 miles

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

air bag lamp on

osr back plate missing

surface corrosion throughout chassis

Fail 23 Oct 2012 122,894 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

air bag lamp on

osr back plate missing

surface corrosion throughout chassis

Pass 8 Nov 2011 120,253 miles

chassis surface corrosion

exhaust system surface corrosion

o/s/r sill corroded not in prescribed area

slight play o/s inner steering rack joint

surface corrosion front hose furrules

Fail 3 Nov 2011 120,253 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

chassis surface corrosion

exhaust system surface corrosion

front lower ball joint gaitors split

o/s/r sill corroded not in prescribed area

slight play o/s inner steering rack joint

surface corrosion front hose furrules

Pass 2 Nov 2010 116,948 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 116,941 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 111,386 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 3 Nov 2008 108,517 miles

Both sets of front brake pipes corroded.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 104,119 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 104,119 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 100,069 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 95,052 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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S832 FHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S832 FHJ, 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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S832 FHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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