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V589 RAR

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,342 mi
Last recorded85,342 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV589 RAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 85,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s running board support brackets very badly corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2014 85,341 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine has a heavy oil leak

n/s running board support brackets very badly corroded

o/s running board support brackets very badly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 75,027 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 62,236 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,188 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 51,063 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 51,063 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 49,173 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 47,016 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 47,008 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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V589 RAR is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc 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 V589 RAR, 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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V589 RAR is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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