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V447 LAF

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,976 mi
Last recorded38,976 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV447 LAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 38,976 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Fail 1 Jun 2017 38,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Fail 15 May 2017 38,943 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

both front and nearside rear tyres starting to perish and split

corrosion to rear chassis and suspension components

offside outer sill corroded

slight corrosion to various rear metal brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front perscribed area repaired unable to inspect welds covered with under seal at time of test

Offside Rear sill repaired unable to inspect welds covered with under seal at time of test

Fail 28 May 2016 30,892 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings plate in wheel arch not welded to requirements and not covering affected area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 127,143 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 26,100 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

no rear seats

play in steering wheel

Pass 18 Jun 2013 23,765 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

engine light on

Pass 15 Jun 2012 18,514 miles

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

side step support brackets corroded

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 16 Jun 2011 13,104 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 7,589 miles

slight brake bind on nearside front

Pass 4 Jun 2009 51,782 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 48,806 miles

both rear tyres on limit of wear and should be replaced.

Pass 25 May 2007 43,002 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 34,162 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 34,162 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 29,219 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V447 LAF is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V447 LAF, 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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V447 LAF is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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