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V224 JWP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,791 mi
Last recorded130,791 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV224 JWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2012 130,791 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2011 115,831 miles

Play in front and rear anti roll bar links

Fail 3 May 2011 115,831 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in front and rear anti roll bar links

Pass 22 Apr 2010 97,745 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 97,715 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

exhaust centre section repaired with flexi metal joint, corroded before centre silencer slight blow

pump belt??

slight play in rear anti-roll bar d bushes

Fail 14 Apr 2009 79,455 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake pads appear low

slight corrosion on exhaust front section at flexi joint

timing belt???

Pass 14 Apr 2009 79,455 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake pads appear low

slight corrosion on exhaust front section at flexi joint

timing belt???

Pass 16 Apr 2008 74,138 miles

coolant leak from front/ radiator

front and rear suspension almost touching bumpstops

non original tyres fitted and flush with wheel arches

Pass 27 Oct 2006 73,937 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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V224 JWP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V224 JWP, 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 V224 JWP registered?

V224 JWP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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