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V261 GWP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,477 mi
Last recorded69,477 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV261 GWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 69,477 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 58,509 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016

Oil leak slight ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 30 May 2014 51,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2014 51,424 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 33,792 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 33,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 33,386 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 27,579 miles

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

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

rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 28 Oct 2010 27,579 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 18,066 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 10,070 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 978 miles

both front constant velocity joint gaiters perishing

both front wheel bearings have slight free play

nearside front indicator starting to discolour

nearside rear seat belt fluffing

nearside rear tyre nearing wear indicators

offside rear tyre has plug repair

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2006 82,246 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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V261 GWP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V261 GWP, 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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V261 GWP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 October 1999.

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