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V345 FWA

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,285 mi
Last recorded148,285 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV345 FWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 148,285 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 145,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s and o/s outer side step supports badly corroded.

rear propshaft missing.

Fail 25 May 2011 145,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s and o/s outer side step supports badly corroded.

rear propshaft missing.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 149,625 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 149,625 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 137,810 miles

front to rear & rear metal brake pipe corroded n/s/f tyre close tp legal tread limit

Pass 24 Jun 2008 132,767 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 132,767 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 127,702 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 121,673 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 121,673 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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V345 FWA is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V345 FWA, 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 V345 FWA registered?

V345 FWA is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V345 FWA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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