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V56 GVX

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 GVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2012

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2011 140,521 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 136,757 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 134,606 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 128,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 128,541 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 123,072 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007

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

Fail 6 Jan 2007

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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V56 GVX is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V56 GVX, 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 V56 GVX registered?

V56 GVX is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 October 1999.

Is V56 GVX safe to buy?

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