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V331 GDX

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,816 mi
Last recorded69,816 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV331 GDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 69,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer lower body corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2020 69,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 69,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2019 69,294 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 69,274 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,257 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 69,180 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,959 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Fail 25 Sep 2015 68,959 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Pass 19 Sep 2014 68,814 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wiper blades starting to split

slight brake bind on nearside front

Pass 7 Aug 2013 68,268 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 67,163 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 64,227 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 64,227 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 62,496 miles

front pads low

Fail 23 Nov 2009 62,495 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

front number plate cracked

front pads low

o/s/f brake pad warning sensor disconnected

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 19 Sep 2008 60,860 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

movement in top of steering column

n/s outer driveshaft gaitor starting to crack

o/s outer drive shaft gaitor starting to crack

o/s wiper blade split

rear brake pads look low

rear footbrakes not locking out on RBT and readings appear to to be low

two metal brake pipe retaining clips broken

washer jets work but poor performance

Pass 11 Sep 2007 56,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 50,109 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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V331 GDX is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V331 GDX, 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 V331 GDX registered?

V331 GDX is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 November 1999.

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