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V170 XOG

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,386 mi
Last recorded101,386 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV170 XOG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 101,386 miles

airbag light on

all wipers split

cargo area loaded

corrosion to offside front inner wing,below battery tray

damage to nearside rear seatbelt

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front outer and offside front outer cv gaitors perished

nearside front tyre at 2.5mm

offside front and nearside front suspension close to bump stops

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

offside front tyre at 2mm

offside headlamp aim is on lower limit

offside rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

oil leak

spare wheel cover poorly secured and empty

underbody fuel lines rusty

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 24 Jan 2013 101,379 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

airbag light on

all wipers split

cargo area loaded

corrosion to offside front inner wing,below battery tray

damage to nearside rear seatbelt

front tyres worn on edges

imbalance between front brakes

nearside front outer and offside front outer cv gaitors perished

nearside front tyre at 2.5mm

offside front and nearside front suspension close to bump stops

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

offside front tyre at 2mm

offside headlamp aim is on lower limit

offside rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

oil leak

spare wheel cover poorly secured and empty

underbody fuel lines rusty

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 21 Jan 2013 101,370 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 96,610 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 93,460 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 93,460 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 90,504 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 87,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 87,052 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 82,967 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 70,620 miles

rear pads wearing low

front discs and pads wearing low

Pass 21 Jan 2006 60,691 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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V170 XOG is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V170 XOG, 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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V170 XOG is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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