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V472 FNE

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,872 mi
Last recorded55,872 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV472 FNE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,872 miles

front brake discs showing signs of advanced wear.

Fail 20 May 2014 55,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs showing signs of advanced wear.

Pass 22 May 2013 51,523 miles

Brakepipes across back axle rusty

Front number plate cracked

Front of front to rear brakepipes very rusty

Fail 21 May 2013 51,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakepipes across back axle rusty

Front number plate cracked

Front of front to rear brakepipes very rusty

Pass 14 May 2012 48,331 miles

Airbag light on

Front of front to rear brakepipes rusty

Rear wiper split

Pass 19 May 2011 45,432 miles

all brake pads look low

front to rear brake pipe rusty

n/s rear tyre on minimum

n/s washer weak

oil level low

rear wiper split

Fail 5 May 2011 45,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake pads look low

front to rear brake pipe rusty

n/s rear tyre on minimum

n/s washer weak

oil level low

rear wiper split

Fail 18 May 2010 42,994 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 May 2010 42,994 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 May 2009 40,816 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 37,144 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 33,707 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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V472 FNE is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V472 FNE, 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 V472 FNE registered?

V472 FNE is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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