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V431 HUT

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,553 mi
Last recorded87,553 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV431 HUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2019 87,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake backing plates corroded

n/s rear tyre wall cracking

underbody very rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2018 86,759 miles

n/s rear brake backing plate corroded

pas fluid low

sills/under sills rusty/corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 85,659 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

antiroll bar links worn

brake pipe across rear axle rusty

rear backing plate corroded

slight handbrake travel

Fail 1 Apr 2017 85,658 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking leak around tank area (7.2.3)

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

Central Rear Braking system leaking pipes (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

antiroll bar links worn

rear backing plate corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 84,356 miles

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

brake pipes rusty

ns rear brake backing plate coroded

under body rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,765 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 82,743 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 81,638 miles

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

brake pipes rusty

n/s front tyre worn

Fail 19 Mar 2014 81,637 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pipes rusty

front x2 antiroll bar links worn

n/s front tyre worn

Pass 13 Mar 2013 79,551 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

mil light on

Fail 11 Mar 2013 79,551 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

overheated during emission test

Pass 2 Apr 2012 78,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 71,484 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 71,451 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 66,029 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 59,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 59,495 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 53,256 miles

Cover fitted over steering rack area

Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,090 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 33,659 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 33,659 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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V431 HUT is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 V431 HUT, 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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V431 HUT is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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