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V492 LCW

1999 Opel Frontera

Gold Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,898 mi
Last recorded64,898 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Opel Frontera78,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV492 LCW
MakeOpel
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2007 64,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 56,176 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2006 56,064 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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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V492 LCW is a 1999 Opel Frontera in Gold with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V492 LCW, 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 V492 LCW registered?

V492 LCW is a 1999 Opel Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V492 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V492 LCW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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