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V578 TNH

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,027 mi
Last recorded125,027 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 TNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 125,027 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 125,009 miles

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

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 122,267 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 122,262 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 119,799 miles

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

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

nail o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 13 Jul 2010 119,790 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

nail o/s/r tyre tread

rear lap strap inter.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 115,300 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 115,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 110,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jun 2008 110,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jul 2007 107,922 miles

rear anti roll bar bushs worn

Pass 11 Jul 2006 103,113 miles

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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V578 TNH is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V578 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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V578 TNH is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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