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J3 EGW

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,329 mi
Last recorded126,329 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 EGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2019 126,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 119,166 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 119,149 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 108,933 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 108,923 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 103,799 miles

Nearside Outer step rusted and loose very

Fail 5 Jan 2016 103,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Outer step rusted and loose very

Pass 7 Jan 2015 100,145 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 100,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 96,768 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 96,768 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 92,009 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 86,346 miles

E M L light is on

N/S/ R step supports very corroded and weak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Jan 2012 86,346 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

E M L light is on

N/S/ R step supports very corroded and weak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jan 2011 81,255 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 77,328 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 77,328 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2009 73,832 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 73,832 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 69,589 miles

engine light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 64,435 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 58,904 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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J3 EGW is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J3 EGW, 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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J3 EGW is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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