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V73 HBV

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,303 mi
Last recorded85,303 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 HBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 85,303 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy but no excess travel

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 85,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal slightly spongy but no excess travel

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear position lamps 'ON'. Unable to extinguish with ignition 'ON'

Pass 3 Apr 2009 75,212 miles

Battery insecure

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

offside rear tyre on the legal limit

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside

Fail 28 May 2008 68,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2008 68,917 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 66,887 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 66,887 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

engine management light on, slight play in steering column, power steering bottle lid missing, o/s front brake pipes rusty

Fail 28 Mar 2007 66,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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V73 HBV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V73 HBV, 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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V73 HBV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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