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V557 GRM

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,260 mi
Last recorded128,260 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 GRM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 128,260 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

anti roll bars missing time of test

both rear wheels proud of body

Fail 30 Aug 2011 128,260 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

anti roll bars missing time of test

both rear wheels proud of body

Pass 1 Sep 2010 127,946 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 121,360 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 121,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 114,005 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 114,004 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 101,642 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 101,642 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 87,119 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 87,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V557 GRM is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V557 GRM, 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 V557 GRM registered?

V557 GRM is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V557 GRM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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