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V531 URP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,635 mi
Last recorded91,635 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 URP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 91,635 miles

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

dash board operation intermitant

Fail 1 Nov 2013 91,613 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 91,129 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

m.i.l.light on

Pass 22 Nov 2011 89,521 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 89,521 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 86,694 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 85,306 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 80,376 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 80,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads appear to be worn very low.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 75,184 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 71,042 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 66,201 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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V531 URP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V531 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 V531 URP registered?

V531 URP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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