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J66 GAH

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

110,497 mi
Last recorded110,497 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 GAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 110,497 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2020 110,358 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 109,852 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 107,442 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

tyres getting low

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2017 102,872 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front side light dim

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear brake discs gaurds corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2017 102,872 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspention arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front side light dim

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear brake discs gaurds corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 102,441 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked corroded /holed (2.5.A.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded side of fuel tank (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on dash

nearside and offside rear brake back plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2016 91,863 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 91,863 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 Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 80,640 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 80,640 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 80,563 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 80,563 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 80,503 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 80,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 80,421 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 80,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 80,289 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 76,691 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 76,686 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 66,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 59,623 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 59,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside brake has a slight bind.

nearside tyre wearing on outter edge.

Fail 2 Aug 2007 51,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 51,577 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 42,411 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 35,325 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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J66 GAH is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 J66 GAH, 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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J66 GAH is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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