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V546 WBD

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,811 mi
Last recorded90,811 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV546 WBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 90,811 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

o/s body damage

Fail 18 Aug 2010 90,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

o/s body damage

Pass 17 Aug 2009 149,169 miles

advise milage same, not trip up new miles

advise n/s/r arch sill.

advise play in front bearings.

battery insecure.

both front cv gaitors starting to perish.

exhaust mounts corroded.

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded.

rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

slight play in n/s steering arm.

slight play in o/s steering arm.

slight play in steering column.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 149,169 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise n/s/r arch sill.

advise play in front bearings.

battery insecure.

both front cv gaitors starting to perish.

exhaust mounts corroded.

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded.

rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

slight play in n/s steering arm.

slight play in o/s steering arm.

slight play in steering column.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 148,176 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise brake reading could be better has bben standing

advise milage same not trip up new miles

advise n/s/r arch /sill

advise play front bearing

Fail 8 Aug 2008 148,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise brake pedal slighty soft brake rearing 50/52 /58 has been standing 2 years

advise n/s/r arch /sill

advise play front bearing

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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V546 WBD is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V546 WBD, 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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V546 WBD is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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