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V199 GAB

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,438 mi
Last recorded144,438 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV199 GAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 144,438 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 144,437 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some corrosion to nearside outer sill

some corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

some corrosion to rear of nearside @ offside front to rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Apr 2021

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018
Fail 15 Nov 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 144,418 miles

nearside rear inner brake pad low

some corrosion to rear of both front to rear brake pipes above offside rear coil spring top mounting

some corrosion to rear of nearside step

some play top steering column bush

Pass 8 Jul 2016

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front shock absorbers getting weak

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2015 140,954 miles

offside front tyre worn just on legal limit

slight play top steering column bush

Pass 19 Jun 2014 138,323 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 135,726 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 135,726 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 132,315 miles

front brake pads very low

Fail 4 May 2011 129,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 129,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 123,329 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 116,054 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 109,666 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 102,418 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 85,256 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 85,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 81,157 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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V199 GAB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V199 GAB, 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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V199 GAB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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