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S923 OBY

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,335 mi
Last recorded83,335 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS923 OBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 83,335 miles

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

fuel pipes badly corroded

rear silencer deteriorated/corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2014 83,301 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

fuel pipes badly corroded

rear silencer deteriorated/corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 80,751 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2013 80,709 miles

Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,330 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 78,330 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,667 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2009 71,640 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front indicator lense broken

Pass 3 Sep 2008 61,561 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 49,787 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 43,568 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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S923 OBY is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S923 OBY, 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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What year was S923 OBY registered?

S923 OBY is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S923 OBY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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