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V530 MAB

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,315 mi
Last recorded92,315 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV530 MAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 92,315 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 86,072 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 86,072 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 80,803 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 80,803 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 68,781 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 68,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 56,432 miles

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

corosion on all metal brakepipes near pass / fail

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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V530 MAB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V530 MAB, 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 V530 MAB registered?

V530 MAB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 November 1999.

Is V530 MAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V530 MAB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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