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S842 ORV

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,001 mi
Last recorded112,001 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 ORV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 112,001 miles

Engine management warning lamp is illuminated.

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear service brake is slightly slower to increase in performance than offside rear (27% difference),borderline pass.

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 112,001 miles

Engine management warning lamp is illuminated.

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear service brake is slightly slower to increase in performance than offside rear (27% difference),borderline pass.

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 105,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy corrosion on the o/s/r outersill

Pass 9 Apr 2011 100,069 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 89,274 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 89,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 75,713 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 75,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 64,869 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 64,869 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 45,682 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 35,012 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight Wear in Rear Anti Roll bar Support Bushes

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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S842 ORV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S842 ORV, 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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S842 ORV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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