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V120 HSL

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV120 HSL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 173,921 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 165,181 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 156,543 miles

front number plate in poor condition

n/s/f tyre is on the 1.6mm legal limit

o/s/f tyre is worn low

oil leak

slight brake bind n/s/f brake

small rust hole in the n/s outer sill at the rear end

unable to see the front brake pads , recommend wheels off to check

Fail 18 May 2011 156,543 miles

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

front number plate in poor condition

n/s/f tyre is on the 1.6mm legal limit

o/s/f tyre is worn low

oil leak

slight brake bind n/s/f brake

small rust hole in the n/s outer sill at the rear end

unable to see the front brake pads , recommend wheels off to check

Pass 7 Jun 2010 152,279 miles

battery insecure

noise from engine?

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2010 152,279 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

battery insecure

noise from engine?

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2009 145,479 miles

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

both cv boots are perished

fuel pipes are rusty

vehicle is very rusty underside on the chassis and suspension parts

Fail 2 Jun 2009 145,475 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both cv boots are perished

fuel pipes are rusty

vehicle is very rusty underside on the chassis and suspension parts

Pass 19 May 2008 138,593 miles

all brake pads appear low

engine smokey and missfires

exhaust is in poor condition and starting to blow

oil all over the engine

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Aug 2007 131,303 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 131,303 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Some metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2006 124,633 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 124,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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V120 HSL is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V120 HSL, 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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V120 HSL is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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