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Vauxhall Frontera

Black · Diesel · 1998 · 2,499 cc

S116 SORMOT history

S116 SOR is a black diesel Vauxhall Frontera first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2021 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2021
Mileage
130,154 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S116 SOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Frontera
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2021
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S116 SOR was last recorded at 130,154 miles on 7 Mar 2022, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,995 miles · 18 Dec 2019
Between the last two tests
159 miles
Average per year
4,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,154 miles
  • 2019 – 129,995 miles
  • 2017 – 129,250 miles
  • 2016 – 127,298 miles
  • 2015 – 124,801 miles
  • 2014 – 124,290 miles
  • 2013 – 122,106 miles
  • 2012 – 118,799 miles
  • 2011 – 115,146 miles
  • 2010 – 106,013 miles
  • 2009 – 90,111 miles
  • 2008 – 81,191 miles
  • 2007 – 67,310 miles
  • 2006 – 55,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,154 miles
  • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
  • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Overall (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced overall (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail130,154 miles (+159)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,154 miles
    Test number
    174701580801
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Overall (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced overall (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass129,995 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,995 miles
    Test number
    315231322611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door handle slightly damaged difficult to open
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc inner shield corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  3. Fail129,995 miles (+383)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,995 miles
    Test number
    608082055440
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door handle slightly damaged difficult to open
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc inner shield corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  4. Pass129,612 miles (+362)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    129,612 miles
    Test number
    520427280774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door handle is slight damage
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded coil springs are corroded and shock absorber are corroded

  5. Pass129,250 miles (+1,952)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    129,250 miles
    Test number
    979991693275
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear disc backing plates corroaded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on completes chassis and front suspension arms

  6. Pass127,298 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    127,298 miles
    Test number
    532943959160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  7. Fail127,298 miles (+2,497)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,298 miles
    Test number
    378721552167
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  8. Pass124,801 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    124,801 miles
    Test number
    465436533270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front driving lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low on both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear seats and belts in rear not used and not tested
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail124,801 miles (+511)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,801 miles
    Test number
    792500852880
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front driving lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low on both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear seats and belts in rear not used and not tested
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass124,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    124,290 miles
    Test number
    765629024339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,290 miles (+2,184)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,290 miles
    Test number
    615259824305
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass122,106 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    122,106 miles
    Test number
    339362613383
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pipes corroded
    • NotePark brake effort low

  13. Fail122,082 miles (+3,283)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,082 miles
    Test number
    578332113371
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pipes corroded
    • NotePark brake effort low

  14. Pass118,799 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    118,799 miles
    Test number
    347487322309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail118,771 miles (+3,625)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,771 miles
    Test number
    386162722335
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteVehicle slightly pulls to the left under braking

  16. Pass115,146 miles (+9,133)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    115,146 miles
    Test number
    995936911343
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside inner track rod end slight play

  17. Pass106,013 miles (+5,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    106,013 miles
    Test number
    653403030314
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  18. Pass100,638 miles (+10,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    100,638 miles
    Test number
    872495230060
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  19. Pass90,111 miles (+8,920)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    90,111 miles
    Test number
    150148229037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,191 miles (+13,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    81,191 miles
    Test number
    152584948000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass67,310 miles (+12,198)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    67,310 miles
    Test number
    794393827055
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass55,112 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    55,112 miles
    Test number
    183035726041
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S116 SOR

Does S116 SOR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S116 SOR expired on 2 Jan 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S116 SOR?
The MOT on S116 SOR expired on 2 Jan 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S116 SOR done?
S116 SOR was recorded at 130,154 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2022, an average of 4,657 miles a year.
Has S116 SOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S116 SOR has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S116 SOR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S116 SOR find?
S116 SOR failed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 4 advisories: brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; stop lamp(s) all not working; brake performance not tested, and 8 more.

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