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WBZ 8920

1999 Opel Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,545 mi
Last recorded125,545 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Opel Frontera78,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBZ 8920
MakeOpel
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 125,545 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 125,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding.

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 122,149 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 121,989 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 117,574 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 117,534 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 113,457 miles

oil leak

slight exhaust blow from rear silancer

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion on all brake discs

surface corrosion on front brake pipes to flexibles

Fail 29 Mar 2012 113,454 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

slight exhaust blow from rear silancer

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion on all brake discs

surface corrosion on front brake pipes to flexibles

Pass 1 Apr 2011 108,683 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 108,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 108,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 102,311 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

surface corrsion on front brake discs

Fail 26 Jan 2010 102,311 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

surface corrsion on front brake discs

Pass 9 Mar 2009 102,182 miles

exhaust blow at rear joint

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 9 Mar 2009 102,182 miles

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

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

exhaust blow at rear joint

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Dec 2007 86,488 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 86,488 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 73,390 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 62,405 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 62,405 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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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WBZ 8920 is a 1999 Opel Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WBZ 8920, 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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WBZ 8920 is a 1999 Opel Frontera, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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