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RAT 113W

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAT 113W
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2024

vehicle covered with under seal

Pass 22 Dec 2022

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 130,205 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 129,942 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 127,562 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 127,557 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 125,528 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 125,528 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 113,301 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 113,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 105,836 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 98,132 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 93,390 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 91,048 miles

n/s/f indicator fading

rear coil springs corroded

rear discs corroded and pitted

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar link pin

stone chip in windscreen

surface corrossion to varius brake pipes

Pass 22 Dec 2007 89,546 miles

borderline gas leak from exhaust middle silencer. borderline corrosion to front brake pipes. heavy surface corrosion to remaining brake pipes. slight play in os steering rack knuckle. rear brake discs corroded

stonechips in front screen. osf indicator lense cracked & full of condensation. nsf indicator fading. exhaust heavily corroded. slight play in front anti roll bar drop links

Fail 21 Dec 2007 89,546 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

borderline gas leak from exhaust middle silencer. borderline corrosion to front brake pipes. heavy surface corrosion to remaining brake pipes. slight play in os steering rack knuckle. rear brake discs corroded

stonechips in front screen. osf indicator lense cracked & full of condensation. nsf indicator fading. exhaust heavily corroded. slight play in front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 8 Dec 2006 78,515 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front fog lights innop

Pass 9 Dec 2005 70,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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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RAT 113W is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RAT 113W, 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 RAT 113W registered?

RAT 113W is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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