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V217 HTM

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,919 mi
Last recorded123,919 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV217 HTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 123,919 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine managment light on dash

radiator is leaking slightly

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2011 120,345 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 120,332 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 110,113 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 110,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r crossmember rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2009 107,240 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 95,451 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 95,451 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 86,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 86,700 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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V217 HTM is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V217 HTM, 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 V217 HTM registered?

V217 HTM is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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