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Vauxhall Frontera

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,165 cc

S740 JVVMOT history

S740 JVV is a green petrol Vauxhall Frontera first used on 24 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2024
Mileage
145,204 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S740 JVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Frontera
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,165 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S740 JVV was last recorded at 145,204 miles on 1 Nov 2023, 4,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,064 miles · 27 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4,140 miles
Average per year
5,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,204 miles
  • 2022 – 141,064 miles
  • 2021 – 135,573 miles
  • 2020 – 127,405 miles
  • 2019 – 118,102 miles
  • 2018 – 111,486 miles
  • 2017 – 104,297 miles
  • 2016 – 101,766 miles
  • 2015 – 99,676 miles
  • 2014 – 99,540 miles
  • 2012 – 90,151 miles
  • 2011 – 86,330 miles
  • 2010 – 80,239 miles
  • 2009 – 74,195 miles
  • 2008 – 67,764 miles
  • 2007 – 61,378 miles
  • 2006 – 54,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,204 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,204 miles (+4,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    145,204 miles
    Test number
    573313692399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass141,064 miles (+5,491)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,064 miles
    Test number
    316316411035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,573 miles (+8,168)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,573 miles
    Test number
    375911714716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,405 miles (+219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,405 miles
    Test number
    471698593718
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail127,186 miles (+9,084)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,186 miles
    Test number
    265626373903
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,102 miles (+6,616)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,102 miles
    Test number
    447552651124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,486 miles (+7,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,486 miles
    Test number
    803086172456
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass104,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,297 miles
    Test number
    786072500234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Fail104,297 miles (+2,531)1 failure3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,297 miles
    Test number
    600892929452
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass101,766 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,766 miles
    Test number
    539898735661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,676 miles (+136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,676 miles
    Test number
    225796575040
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  12. Pass99,540 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    99,540 miles
    Test number
    555222394096
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnderside and brake pipes coated in rustproofing

  13. Fail99,540 miles (+9,389)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,540 miles
    Test number
    748392594089
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnderside and brake pipes coated in rustproofing

  14. Pass90,151 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,151 miles
    Test number
    779242152069
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail90,151 miles (+3,821)11 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,151 miles
    Test number
    847168032096
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail86,330 miles1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,330 miles
    Test number
    807611131035
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.
    • NoteOnly 1 jet working on both front washer jets.

  17. Pass86,330 miles (+6,091)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    86,330 miles
    Test number
    918481531099
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.
    • NoteOnly 1 jet working on both front washer jets.

  18. Pass80,239 miles (+6,044)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    80,239 miles
    Test number
    920332810026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    74,195 miles
    Test number
    753148429007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,195 miles (+6,431)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,195 miles
    Test number
    192356429425
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass67,764 miles (+6,386)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    67,764 miles
    Test number
    364799638081
    • NoteOnly one jet working on n/s washer.
    • NoteSlight oil stain on o/s boot of pas rack.

  22. Pass61,378 miles (+7,275)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    61,378 miles
    Test number
    864493747059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,103 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    54,103 miles
    Test number
    904440546055
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

Questions about S740 JVV

Does S740 JVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S740 JVV expired on 31 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S740 JVV?
The MOT on S740 JVV expired on 31 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S740 JVV done?
S740 JVV was recorded at 145,204 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2023, an average of 5,140 miles a year.
Has S740 JVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S740 JVV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on S740 JVV 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 S740 JVV find?
S740 JVV passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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