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VEZ 9735

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

73,688 mi
Last recorded73,688 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEZ 9735
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 73,688 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 72,409 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 72,229 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 70,633 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn at D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn on lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 70,633 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking at flexi on `Y`piece of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From brake compensator to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn at `D` bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn on lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 119,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 116,900 miles

Central Rear rubber holding the exhaust is deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

the front to the rear pipes not clipped securely

Fail 12 Dec 2016 116,900 miles

Central Rear rubber holding the exhaust is deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

the front to the rear pipes not clipped securely

Pass 20 Nov 2015 98,038 miles

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Nov 2014 90,587 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 84,021 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 80,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 77,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front number plate is damaged.

front to rear metal brake pipes are slightly rusty.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 77,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 71,754 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 71,754 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 68,519 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 68,516 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 64,231 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 64,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 56,984 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 56,984 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 59,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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VEZ 9735 is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 78,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VEZ 9735, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 27 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VEZ 9735 is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 June 1999.

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