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V161 DPH

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,153 mi
Last recorded48,153 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 DPH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 48,153 miles

Airbag light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 46,181 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 43,268 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 43,199 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 40,092 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 36,983 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 33,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osf steering drumstick has slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2008 33,925 miles

osf steering drumstick has slight play

Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 27,204 miles

Nearside Rear 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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V161 DPH 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 80%.

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 V161 DPH, 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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What year was V161 DPH registered?

V161 DPH is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V161 DPH safe to buy?

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