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V979 EFR

1999 Opel Frontera

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,590 mi
Last recorded54,590 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2006
Typical for 1999 Opel Frontera78,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 EFR
MakeOpel
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2006 54,590 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2006 54,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 49,002 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 49,001 miles

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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V979 EFR is a 1999 Opel Frontera in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 V979 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 V979 EFR registered?

V979 EFR is a 1999 Opel Frontera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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