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V978 EFR

1999 Opel Frontera

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,688 mi
Last recorded83,688 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Opel Frontera78,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV978 EFR
MakeOpel
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 83,688 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 83,678 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 77,613 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 77,613 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,067 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 66,757 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 66,756 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 64,292 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 64,292 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 56,029 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 47,764 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 47,762 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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V978 EFR is a 1999 Opel Frontera in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V978 EFR, 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 V978 EFR registered?

V978 EFR is a 1999 Opel Frontera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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