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S844 LFO

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

83,236 mi
Last recorded83,236 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS844 LFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 83,236 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

body carroded

incorect cwqheels for vehicle fitted time of test

underside of vehicle carroded

Pass 9 May 2012 78,228 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 May 2012 78,225 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 74,335 miles

front brake discs worn

minor play in rear anti roll bushes

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2011 74,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs worn

minor play in rear anti roll bushes

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 64,116 miles

brake hose have corrosion to ferrules

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

front brake discs worn / deteriorated, replacement may soon be neded

metal brake pips corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2009 64,116 miles

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

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

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

brake hose have corrosion to ferrules

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

front brake discs worn / deteriorated, replacement may soon be neded

metal brake pips corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2008 56,595 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 50,519 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs scored

rear chassis rusty

Fail 14 Nov 2006 45,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 45,276 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 38,880 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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S844 LFO is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold 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 S844 LFO, 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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S844 LFO is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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