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V490 GOR

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV490 GOR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2014

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Corrosion to N/S & O/S outer sills

Corrosion to metal brake pipes in N/S & O/S front wheel arches

Engine warning light on

Exhaust blowing at front section

Front brake discs worn

Fuel smell ar rear of vehicle but no leaks visible

Hand brake travel long

N/S/F lower suspension joint rubber in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SRS warning light not working

Slight fluid staining around N/S of steering rack

Tow bar socket insecure

Very slight play in O/S track rod end

Pass 28 Oct 2014

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Corrosion to N/S & O/S outer sills

Corrosion to metal brake pipes in N/S & O/S front wheel arches

Engine warning light on

Exhaust blowing at front section

Front brake discs worn

Fuel smell ar rear of vehicle but no leaks visible

Hand brake travel long

N/S/F lower suspension joint rubber in poor condition

SRS warning light not working

Slight fluid staining around N/S of steering rack

Tow bar socket insecure

Very slight play in O/S track rod end

Pass 11 Nov 2013 69,165 miles

Centre brake light segment out x 1

Corrosion to O/S/F metal brake pipe

Corrosion to metal brake pipe from load valve

Corrosion to metal brake pipes x 2 at O/S/F wheel arch

Engine oil level on minimum

Front brake discs slightly worn

Hand brake travel long

N/S screen washer poor

N/S/F lower ball joint rubber in poor condition

Slight corrosion to N/S/F metal brake pipe

Slight play in N/S track rod end

Steering wheel cover in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2012 66,945 miles

Centre rear brake light has a segment out

Corrosion to N/S/R, both front & metal brake pipe from load valve

Engine warning light on

Front number plate damaged

Hand brake travel long

N/S screen washer poor

N/S/F tyre worn to limit of 1.6 mm

Fail 13 Sep 2012 66,945 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Centre rear brake light has a segment out

Corrosion to N/S/R, both front & metal brake pipe from load valve

Engine warning light on

Front number plate damaged

Hand brake travel long

N/S screen washer poor

N/S/F tyre worn to limit of 1.6 mm

Pass 8 Aug 2011 65,460 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 65,443 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

advise brake check

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

chassis corroded

front discs worn

o/s/f wiper blade split

under vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 63,807 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 63,807 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre approaching minimum

Pass 1 Jun 2009 62,526 miles

1LTR OF OIL ADDED PRIOR TO THE TEST

movement and wear developing in the steering column position adjuster

various areas of corrosion present underside

Fail 1 Jun 2009 62,526 miles

1LTR OF OIL ADDED PRIOR TO THE TEST

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

movement and wear developing in the steering column position adjuster

various areas of corrosion present underside

Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,330 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Apr 2007 56,332 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 56,290 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 52,956 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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V490 GOR is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V490 GOR, 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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V490 GOR is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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