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V273 EJH

1999 Opel Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,761 mi
Last recorded112,761 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Opel Frontera78,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV273 EJH
MakeOpel
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2010 112,761 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel lines corroding

Fail 15 May 2010 112,593 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel lines corroding

Pass 30 May 2009 102,788 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 9 May 2009 102,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear fuel lines corroding

Pass 12 May 2008 102,335 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 101,926 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 93,964 miles

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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V273 EJH is a 1999 Opel Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V273 EJH, 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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What year was V273 EJH registered?

V273 EJH is a 1999 Opel Frontera, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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