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V460 NWU

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,580 mi
Last recorded139,580 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV460 NWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2018 139,580 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage fouling Coolant pipe (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 133,458 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 7 Aug 2017 133,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering system fouling wheel fouling arches (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling wheel fouling arches (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 15 Aug 2016 129,571 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear.. (6.1.B.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

rear bump stops missing.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 129,566 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear 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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear.. (6.1.B.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

rear bump stops missing.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 127,701 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

rear brake pipes secured with cable ties

Pass 23 Oct 2012 126,100 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

aux belt deterioated

corrosion nearside outer sill

nearside rear back plate nearing corrosion limit

Pass 5 Oct 2011 121,811 miles

altenator belt crackedd

altenator crank pulley bolt missing

nearside rear brake back plate deteriorated

play in both front wheel bearings

play in offside front lower ball joint

stonechip in windscreen outside zone 'A'

Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,568 miles

both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn

both lower drop link bushes worn

both rear shock absorbers weeping

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

play in offside front wheel bearing

wear in both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Fail 21 Sep 2010 56,564 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn

both lower drop link bushes worn

both rear shock absorbers weeping

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

play in offside front wheel bearing

wear in both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 23 Oct 2009 55,542 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 53,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle has chip on n/s of windscreen, - 10mm and not within zone A.

Fail 17 Nov 2008 53,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle has chip on n/s of windscreen, - 10mm and not within zone A.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 51,567 miles

both rear tyres

handbrake travel

Pass 2 Nov 2006 49,228 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 49,228 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

steering rack slight play.

Pass 31 Oct 2005 43,748 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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V460 NWU is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V460 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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V460 NWU is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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