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V449 NWU

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,598 mi
Last recorded96,598 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV449 NWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 96,598 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 96,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2015 86,855 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 86,843 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 75,015 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 75,015 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 69,656 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 69,653 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 63,980 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 59,602 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 54,967 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 49,821 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,481 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 37,123 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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V449 NWU is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V449 NWU, 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 V449 NWU registered?

V449 NWU is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V449 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V449 NWU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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