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V61 GAB

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,541 mi
Last recorded83,541 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV61 GAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 83,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 79,237 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front and rear D bushes has slight play

Pass 18 May 2021 75,415 miles

CORROSION NSR SILL AND INNER SILL

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 71,771 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Rear view mirror not fitted

Fail 12 May 2020 71,759 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification locking device missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear seats removed at time of test

Rear view mirror not fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2018 63,467 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 57,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 69,089 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 68,620 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

offside inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 67,967 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 67,086 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,092 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,408 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 63,473 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,443 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 61,423 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 59,712 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 58,134 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 55,698 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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V61 GAB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 V61 GAB, 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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V61 GAB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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