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V61 TNV

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,323 mi
Last recorded48,323 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV61 TNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 48,323 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 48,321 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 47,443 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,799 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 45,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 42,423 miles

Belly pan fitted

Front discs slightly worn

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

Slight play nearside front track rod end

Fail 11 Sep 2010 42,423 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Belly pan fitted

Front discs slightly worn

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

Slight play nearside front track rod end

Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,903 miles

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

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 8 Sep 2009 35,903 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,226 miles

Both outer cv boots starting to perish

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,642 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 15,238 miles

Near side and off side front top suspention ball joint gaiters are split. Advise they are replaced.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side rear tyre has a cut in it, close to an mot failer. Advise it is replaced.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 15,238 miles

Near side and off side front top suspention ball joint gaiters are split. Advise they are replaced.

Off side rear tyre has a cut in it, close to an mot failer. Advise it is replaced.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 7,665 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 7,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

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 TNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V61 TNV, 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 TNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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