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DCZ 1166

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,607 mi
Last recorded115,607 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 1166
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 115,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front brake discs surface corrosion.

nearside and offside rear brake discs surface corrosion.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 115,595 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 115,595 miles

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 115,162 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 115,162 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s step condition

Pass 22 Sep 2009 114,222 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 110,033 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 108,260 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 105,188 miles

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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DCZ 1166 is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DCZ 1166, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DCZ 1166 registered?

DCZ 1166 is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is DCZ 1166 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCZ 1166 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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