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V43 HWP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,506 mi
Last recorded133,506 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV43 HWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 133,506 miles

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

rear exhaust modified

vehicle modified for off road use

Pass 2 Dec 2014 85,102 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 85,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 83,734 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,176 miles

all shock absorber bushes perished and worn

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear brake pads worn low

slight play in front wheel bearings

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 11 Aug 2011 79,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

side step supports in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2010 76,312 miles

both outer cv gaitors perishing

offside wiper split

play in rear anti roll bar drop links

play in rear anti roll bar rubber mountings

unable to check front suspension fully

Fail 14 Aug 2010 76,312 miles

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

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

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

both outer cv gaitors perishing

offside wiper split

play in rear anti roll bar drop links

play in rear anti roll bar rubber mountings

unable to check front suspension fully

Pass 25 Aug 2009 70,914 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2008 64,544 miles

Blow from manifold area

Pass 22 Aug 2007 59,115 miles

Both outer CV gaiters slightly perished

Corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

Distortion in front and rear discs

Exhaust in poor condition

Slight leak from rear exhaust joint

Pass 21 Aug 2006 53,400 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 48,229 miles

Both outer cv gaiters starting to perish

Exhaust in poor condition

Slight play in both front hubs

Slight play in steering rack †

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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V43 HWP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 V43 HWP, 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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V43 HWP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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