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V661 GDP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

85,116 mi
Last recorded85,116 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV661 GDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 85,116 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 18 Oct 2021 72,910 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 72,908 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 64,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 64,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 50,778 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 50,778 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,369 miles

brake pipe ends rusty under o/s front inner wing

chip in screen

oil leak

slight play in front wheel bearings

underbody rusty

Fail 28 Mar 2018 44,369 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipe ends rusty under o/s front inner wing

chip in screen

oil leak

slight play in front wheel bearings

underbody rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,137 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes slightly rusty

chip in screen

slight play in antiroll bar links

underbody rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,493 miles

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

chip in screen

front brake pads worn

oil leak

sills rusty

under body rusty / body mountains

Fail 29 Mar 2016 40,439 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear sill (2.4.A.3)

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

chip in screen

front brake pads worn

oil leak

sills rusty

under body rusty / body mountains

Fail 31 Mar 2015 37,899 miles

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

chip in screen

sill very rusty at rear/body mountain

Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,899 miles

chip in screen

sill very rusty at rear/body mountain

Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,707 miles

chip in screen

keep check on tyre depths

Fail 26 Mar 2014 35,700 miles

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

chip in screen

keep check on tyre depths

Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,970 miles

chip in screen

Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,359 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 30,358 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,983 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 29,982 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,166 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,625 miles

Slight play in steering rack component

Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,768 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 20,454 miles

Nearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 20,454 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 15,472 miles

o/s/r tyre showing signs of perishing in outer side wall

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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V661 GDP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 V661 GDP, 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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V661 GDP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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