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M12 PWB

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

54,461 mi
Last recorded54,461 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 PWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 54,461 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 54,437 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 54,427 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 54,072 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 54,019 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 53,862 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 53,380 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 52,607 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 51,829 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 51,820 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,789 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 51,789 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,629 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 51,537 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion underside

Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,380 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general under side corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,303 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,642 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 49,455 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 49,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 48,551 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,823 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 46,054 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 44,146 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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M12 PWB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M12 PWB, 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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What year was M12 PWB registered?

M12 PWB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for M12 PWB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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