CarVerify

Free Car Check

V221 XNV

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,913 mi
Last recorded68,913 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 XNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,913 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,090 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,478 miles

warning light on

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 49,458 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,567 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 30,966 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,739 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 10,408 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 10,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006

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
Full Vauxhall Frontera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V221 XNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V221 XNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V221 XNV?

You can check the full history of V221 XNV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V221 XNV registered?

V221 XNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V221 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V221 XNV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V221 XNV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V221 XNV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.