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V116 UVV

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,462 mi
Last recorded149,462 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV116 UVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 149,462 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing panel slightly corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

rear cross member corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 29 Jun 2017 144,288 miles

Rear back panel

Pass 21 Jun 2016 140,096 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 134,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2015 134,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 128,618 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2013 119,786 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 119,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 110,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 98,461 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 89,524 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 84,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 79,383 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 73,735 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 68,290 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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V116 UVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V116 UVV, 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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V116 UVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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