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V280 EJH

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,892 mi
Last recorded76,892 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV280 EJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 76,892 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 76,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 53,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both fuel pipes corroded.

front brake discs not fully inspected due to back plates being fitted.

front reg plate cracked but still readable.

nearside front tyre is cracked inside the tread and also where the tread meets the outer wall. no cord or ply visable.

propshaft needle bush worn but still doing its job.

rear brake discs not fully inspected due to back plates being fitted.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,803 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both fuel pipes corroded.

front brake discs not fully inspected due to back plates being fitted.

front reg plate cracked but still readable.

nearside front tyre is cracked inside the tread and also where the tread meets the outer wall. no cord or ply visable.

propshaft needle bush worn but still doing its job.

rear brake discs not fully inspected due to back plates being fitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,330 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes show signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 35,145 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play steering colmn adjuster mechanism

Fail 8 Sep 2006 35,145 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight play in steering column adjuster mechanism

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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V280 EJH is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V280 EJH, 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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V280 EJH is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 November 1999.

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