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V502 FAP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,931 mi
Last recorded104,931 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV502 FAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2017 104,931 miles

Brake performance not tested engine will not start (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded one of front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe union leaking near fuel tank (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all four tyres cracking to tread area and side walls

Pass 1 Mar 2013 103,629 miles

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

all anti roll bar drop links slight play

o,s sill corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 100,008 miles

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

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

o,s,f inner rack end has play

slight play in all 4 anti roll bar links

Pass 14 Mar 2011 97,018 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 97,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 94,354 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 90,530 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 90,315 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 86,374 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

steering rack has slight play

Fail 19 Mar 2008 86,352 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 79,118 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 77,414 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 77,414 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 54,453 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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V502 FAP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V502 FAP, 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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V502 FAP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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