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V558 BNV

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,598 mi
Last recorded65,598 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV558 BNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 65,598 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 62,627 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 56,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 52,728 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

center exhaust braket slight corroded

rear discs wearing thin

Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,016 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 50,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 49,832 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 46,763 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,934 miles

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

exhaust system rusty and rear but one mounting bracket heavily rusted and allmost off

front suspension close to bump stops

nearside and offside rear inner doorstep rusty

rear discs rusted

slight play in steering rack and box

Pass 3 May 2006 39,352 miles

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

exhaust heavily corroded in places

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack swivel joints

Fail 3 May 2006 39,352 miles

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

exhaust heavily corroded in places

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack swivel joints

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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V558 BNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V558 BNV, 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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V558 BNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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