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V293 MMV

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,060 mi
Last recorded86,060 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV293 MMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 86,060 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 82,960 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 82,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 49,844 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 49,844 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 61,822 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 61,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 58,498 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 58,491 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 57,844 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 51,606 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 51,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 46,250 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 46,250 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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V293 MMV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V293 MMV, 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 V293 MMV registered?

V293 MMV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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