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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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
1LTR OF OIL ADDED PRIOR TO THE TEST
movement and wear developing in the steering column position adjuster
various areas of corrosion present underside
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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