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V74 GSL

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

73,743 mi
Last recorded73,743 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV74 GSL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 73,743 miles

brake pipes covered in sealer

underside covered in sealer

Fail 1 Dec 2016 73,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes covered in sealer

underside covered in sealer

Pass 10 Apr 2015 73,365 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,799 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 70,790 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 67,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside some corrosoin

Fail 8 Apr 2013 67,722 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

underside some corrosoin

Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,428 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

chassis corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2012 62,372 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 59,238 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

some surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 7 Apr 2011 59,187 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 54,436 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 48,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,105 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 43,105 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 36,297 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 28,332 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 28,332 miles

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

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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V74 GSL is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V74 GSL, 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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V74 GSL is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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