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S970 TCR

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

9,660 mi
Last recorded9,660 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 TCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2010 9,660 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

crack in front no plate.

power steering fluid low.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 9,660 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

crack in front no plate.

power steering fluid low.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 6,234 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 130 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 77,752 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 77,752 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 72,295 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 72,293 miles

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

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

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

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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S970 TCR is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S970 TCR, 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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S970 TCR is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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