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J70 OEY

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,312 mi
Last recorded127,312 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 OEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 127,312 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 124,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 120,410 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 119,060 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 119,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2013 116,460 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 116,456 miles

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

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 27 Apr 2012 109,452 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 98,195 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 97,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 91,410 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 91,410 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 81,150 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 70,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 57,596 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 53,672 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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J70 OEY is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J70 OEY, 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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J70 OEY is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 April 1999.

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