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V743 OBA

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,242 mi
Last recorded76,242 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV743 OBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 76,242 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 71,104 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 71,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2008 65,317 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 60,431 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 58,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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V743 OBA is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V743 OBA, 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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What year was V743 OBA registered?

V743 OBA is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 November 1999.

Is V743 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V743 OBA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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