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V172 URP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,535 mi
Last recorded27,535 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV172 URP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 27,535 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 27,531 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 27,267 miles

ADVISED both front door steps rusty

ADVISED rusty underneath vehicle

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,800 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,369 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,288 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 14,505 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,941 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 446 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 99,762 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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V172 URP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V172 URP, 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 V172 URP registered?

V172 URP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V172 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V172 URP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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