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V417 JWP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,945 mi
Last recorded98,945 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV417 JWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2012 98,945 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 98,945 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 98,058 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 98,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

UNDER VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 26 Mar 2010 92,876 miles

air bag light on

corrosion on chassis rails

n/s outer c.v boot split

oil leak

wear on front and rear tyres

Fail 26 Mar 2010 92,876 miles

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

air bag light on

corrosion on chassis rails

n/s outer c.v boot split

oil leak

wear on front and rear tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2009 85,340 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 75,963 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 75,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 69,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 64,613 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge †n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge †both rear tyre worn in centre tread to 2.5mm

wipers smearing slightly †both outer c.v boots badly cracked †front brake discs heavely worn †front brake pads worn very low †

Fail 22 Jul 2006 64,582 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge †n/s/f tyre worn outer edge †both rear tyres worn centre to 2.5mm tread

wipers smearing slightly †both outer c.v boots badly cracked †front brake discs badly worn †front pads worn very low †

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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V417 JWP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V417 JWP, 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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V417 JWP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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