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V501 URP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,793 mi
Last recorded74,793 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV501 URP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 74,793 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 72,224 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 72,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 66,651 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 59,057 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 59,057 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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V501 URP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V501 URP, 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 V501 URP registered?

V501 URP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V501 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V501 URP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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