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V548 TNH

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

162,245 mi
Last recorded162,245 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV548 TNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 162,245 miles

Bonnet has slight corrosion

Corrosion under vehicle

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 162,231 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Bonnet has slight corrosion

Corrosion under vehicle

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 162,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged both front sensors damage (3.4.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged both front (3.4.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing split pin incorrect nut (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 245/70/16/107T ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 157,844 miles

EML on dash

bonnet has slight corrosion

nsf upper shock absorber bush is slightly deteriorated

nsr coil spring corroded

oil leak coming from gearbox

osr coil spring corroded

under body has slight corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2016 157,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

EML on dash

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet has slight corrosion

nsf upper shock absorber bush is slightly deteriorated

nsr coil spring corroded

oil leak coming from gearbox

osr coil spring corroded

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2015 153,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML warning light staying ON.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nsf headlamp - damaged glass.

rear coil springs rusty.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 153,280 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML warning light staying ON.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

nsf headlamp - damaged glass.

rear coil springs rusty.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 119,629 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 115,759 miles

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Oil leak

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

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

Speedo/rev counter not working

Fail 11 Mar 2013 115,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Oil leak

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

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

Speedo/rev counter not working

Pass 1 Oct 2011 113,428 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres getting low

Pass 20 Sep 2010 104,461 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 104,268 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 14 Sep 2009 100,365 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 100,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008
Fail 16 Sep 2008

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 91,575 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 87,471 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 87,467 miles

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

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

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

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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V548 TNH is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V548 TNH, 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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V548 TNH is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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