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S855 VWE

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,214 mi
Last recorded106,214 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS855 VWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 106,214 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 105,598 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 105,591 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 97,732 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 May 2010 97,141 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 82,336 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 82,336 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 75,183 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 75,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 68,178 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 66,042 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 66,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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S855 VWE is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S855 VWE, 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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S855 VWE is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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