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V678 GNB

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,599 mi
Last recorded127,599 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV678 GNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 127,599 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 125,578 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 127,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Jul 2013 161,624 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 161,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 160,738 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 160,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine starting to smoke

Pass 23 Nov 2007 155,793 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 155,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 83,493 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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V678 GNB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V678 GNB, 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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V678 GNB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 October 1999.

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