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S980 KKO

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,318 mi
Last recorded100,318 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 KKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 100,318 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 5 Nov 2014 106,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2013 105,494 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 103,197 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 10,192 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 94,902 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 94,902 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 87,847 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 87,839 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 82,054 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 75,088 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 75,088 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 75,051 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 68,747 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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S980 KKO is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S980 KKO, 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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S980 KKO is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 February 1999.

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