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V764 FBA

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,959 mi
Last recorded73,959 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV764 FBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 73,959 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 9 Jan 2014 72,673 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 12 Dec 2013 72,667 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management lamp on

Fail 19 Aug 2013 72,655 miles

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

alight play in rear antiroll bar d bushes and link arm bushes

engine management lamp illuminated

engine undertrays fitted

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn and lipped and pads getting low(strong advise)

fuel pipes running along nearside of tank heavily corroded(strong advise)

fuel tank and fuel filler neck corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded and small hole not within prescribed area and not affecting strength

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside front sidelight slightly dim(strong advise)

offside front tyre worn to 3mm tread and heavily perished on outer sidewall(strong advise)

offside washer jet partially blocked

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight corrosion on rear suspension coil springs

slight oil stains on engine

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in offside front antiroll bar link arm

slight play in offside steering track rod

Pass 11 Jun 2012 70,373 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on dash

both front shock absorber top bushes worn

engine management light on dash

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre perished

tested in wet condition

Fail 15 May 2012 70,293 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to underbody and to all brake pipes where visible

Pass 3 Jun 2011 68,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 30 Jul 2010 66,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear outer sill slight corrosion

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 18 Aug 2009 62,352 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,254 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 52,507 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 47,997 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 47,997 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.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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V764 FBA is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V764 FBA, 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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V764 FBA is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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