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W686 BFR

1999 Opel Frontera

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,829 mi
Last recorded121,829 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Opel Frontera78,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW686 BFR
MakeOpel
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 121,829 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 115,854 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 115,854 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 114,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyers perished

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 114,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyers perished

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 111,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 104,806 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 97,956 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 91,412 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 84,046 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 77,374 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 70,525 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 70,525 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 65,050 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2006 55,997 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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W686 BFR is a 1999 Opel Frontera in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W686 BFR, 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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W686 BFR is a 1999 Opel Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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