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V335 MAB

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,206 mi
Last recorded127,206 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV335 MAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 127,206 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 127,206 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 127,189 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 117,771 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component ram (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both n/s and o/s jacking points (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 109,045 miles

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

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

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on floor and chassis

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components

corrosion present on front brake pipes

corrosion present on fuel filler pipe

corrosion present on inner arches front

corrosion present on rear coil springs

corrosion present on tow bar and mountigs

minor oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2014 109,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on floor and chassis

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components

corrosion present on front brake pipes

corrosion present on fuel filler pipe

corrosion present on inner arches front

corrosion present on rear coil springs

corrosion present on tow bar and mountigs

minor oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 98,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 90,843 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 90,843 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 81,510 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 81,510 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 73,806 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 127,022 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 127,022 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 119,165 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 119,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 110,669 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 110,632 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 93,938 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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V335 MAB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V335 MAB, 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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V335 MAB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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