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V462 JWP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,200 mi
Last recorded96,200 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV462 JWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 96,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 96,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 90,849 miles

brake pipe corrosion

chassis/body corrosion

exhaust corroded

left front tyre tread worn on edge

left rear upper sill/inner wheel arch corrosion

right rear seatbelt damaged

suspension corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 90,848 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pipe corrosion

chassis/body corrosion

exhaust corroded

left front tyre tread worn on edge

left rear upper sill/inner wheel arch corrosion

right rear seatbelt damaged

suspension corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 84,101 miles

all brake pipes corroded

chassis/suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2012 84,101 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes corroded

chassis/suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

footbrake travel

rear brake effort

rear brake pads worn

Pass 17 Mar 2011 76,057 miles

brake pipes corroded

left front brake binding

steering rack noisey

Fail 17 Mar 2011 76,057 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

left front brake binding

steering rack noisey

Pass 1 Mar 2010 70,310 miles

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

Engine and gearbox undertray fitted

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting weak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Left front spotlight not working

Rear number plate cracked

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 70,310 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Engine and gearbox undertray fitted

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting weak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Left front spotlight not working

Rear number plate cracked

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 64,525 miles

disc pads worn

left front wheel bearing play

rear brake balance

rear disc slight distortion

slight blow from exhaust at front

underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 10 Mar 2009 64,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

disc pads worn

left front wheel bearing play

left rear tyre tread worn to 1.7 mm(limit 1.6 mm)

rear brake balance

rear disc slight distortion

slight blow from exhaust at front

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 12 Mar 2008 58,215 miles

left front wheel bearing slight play

lower engine/gearbox covers fitted

rear disc pads worn

right seatbelt damaged

steering play

Fail 20 Mar 2007 53,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

baby seat fitted to right rear

steering rack noisey

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2007 53,334 miles

baby seat fitted to right rear

steering rack noisey

windscreen damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2005 48,343 miles

brake pads worn

exhaust corroded

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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V462 JWP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V462 JWP, 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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V462 JWP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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