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V169 FCG

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,029 mi
Last recorded77,029 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV169 FCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 77,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2011
Pass 22 Apr 2010 74,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2008 72,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 68,815 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 64,249 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 64,231 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both wipers split but clearing screen fine

nearside tierod has play

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2005 60,863 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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V169 FCG is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V169 FCG, 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 V169 FCG registered?

V169 FCG is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V169 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V169 FCG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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