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V525 TVY

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,792 mi
Last recorded91,792 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV525 TVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2011 91,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 91,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 87,550 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insucor

chip in windscreen

engine manigment light on

o/s front shock slightly leaking

oil leak

slight movement o/s front anti roll bar link

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 20 Sep 2010 87,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insucor

chip in windscreen

engine manigment light on

o/s front shock slightly leaking

oil leak

slight movement o/s front anti roll bar link

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Oct 2009 80,515 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 80,509 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

rear brake imbalance

slight bind n/s/r brake

slight play o/s track rod

Pass 1 Oct 2008 64,533 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 64,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 63,314 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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V525 TVY is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V525 TVY, 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 V525 TVY registered?

V525 TVY is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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