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S147 VBP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,572 mi
Last recorded123,572 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 VBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 123,572 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 123,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 118,683 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 105,041 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 104,998 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 92,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 75,698 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 71,802 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 71,802 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 62,544 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front 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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S147 VBP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S147 VBP, 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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S147 VBP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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