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V136 LNG

1999 Opel Frontera

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,188 mi
Last recorded114,188 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Opel Frontera78,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV136 LNG
MakeOpel
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 114,188 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

automatic transmission clutch possibly worn

engine warning light on

Fail 21 Feb 2013 114,188 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

automatic transmission clutch possibly worn

engine warning light on

Pass 24 Oct 2011 97,558 miles

Airbag light on

Engine warning light on

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 97,101 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 87,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 87,296 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 83,782 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 83,782 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 80,423 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 80,370 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s wiper rubber split

Pass 15 Aug 2007 75,498 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 70,416 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 70,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Opel Frontera?

Based on 1,170 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,595
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 91
position lamp(s) not working 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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V136 LNG is a 1999 Opel Frontera in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Opel Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 78,124 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 Opel Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V136 LNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Opel Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V136 LNG is a 1999 Opel Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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