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V398 GBL

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,543 mi
Last recorded95,543 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV398 GBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 95,543 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 92,189 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 81,525 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 82,281 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 82,221 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 76,511 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 76,511 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 71,290 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 71,286 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f electric window not operating

Pass 30 May 2006 635,932 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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V398 GBL is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V398 GBL, 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 V398 GBL registered?

V398 GBL is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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