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V288 HKS

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,793 mi
Last recorded136,793 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV288 HKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 136,793 miles

OSR outer/inner sill is heavilly undersealed.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 136,793 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 136,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 133,323 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 124,244 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 114,882 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 105,353 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 105,221 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

4x shock absorber top mounts split

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

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

all tyres cracked and split

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2010 98,526 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 92,408 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 83,714 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 73,437 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 73,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 61,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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V288 HKS is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 V288 HKS, 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

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What year was V288 HKS registered?

V288 HKS is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V288 HKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V288 HKS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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