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V552 GLA

1999 Opel Frontera

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,337 mi
Last recorded86,337 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Opel Frontera78,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV552 GLA
MakeOpel
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 86,337 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 86,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 84,823 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 84,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 83,420 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 81,858 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 79,610 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 77,224 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 69,796 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 59,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 59,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2009 52,136 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 48,987 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 48,985 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 44,324 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 37,865 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 32,885 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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V552 GLA is a 1999 Opel Frontera in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V552 GLA, 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 V552 GLA registered?

V552 GLA is a 1999 Opel Frontera, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V552 GLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V552 GLA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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