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W79 ULT

1999 Opel Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,871 mi
Last recorded84,871 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Opel Frontera78,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 ULT
MakeOpel
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 84,871 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In various places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 84,128 miles

Corrosion to floor sills and chassis

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2020 83,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All in places (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to floor sills and chassis

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2019 82,977 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 82,970 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not fully seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,286 miles

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

General light corrosion

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 82,238 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear brakes from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 81,244 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Outer (2.5.C.1a)

Light corrosion to Floor &sills

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,826 miles

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

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

Light corrosion to floor and sills

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,019 miles

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

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

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

Some brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Apr 2014 73,796 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 73,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,530 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2012 66,564 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 61,822 miles

All shock absorber rubber mountings cracking

Front bumper damaged

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear child seats fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 61,822 miles

All shock absorber rubber mountings cracking

Front bumper damaged

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear child seats fitted

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 57,957 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,939 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 43,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,375 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 29,070 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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W79 ULT is a 1999 Opel Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W79 ULT, 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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W79 ULT is a 1999 Opel Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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