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V773 BNV

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,727 mi
Last recorded101,727 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV773 BNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 101,727 miles

fuel tank gaurd corroded but not seriously weakend

oil leak

rear coil srings rusty

rear exhaust joint rusty

slight movement to both front wheel bearings

Fail 17 Jun 2015 101,727 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

fuel tank gaurd corroded but not seriously weakend

oil leak

rear coil srings rusty

rear exhaust joint rusty

slight movement to both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jun 2014 101,458 miles

oil leaks

slight play to both front wheel bearings

steering rack securing bushes have slight movement

Fail 5 Jun 2014 101,458 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaks

slight play to both front wheel bearings

steering rack securing bushes have slight movement

Pass 14 Jun 2013 95,288 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

brake pedal slightly spongy

engine and gearbox covered in oil

n/s/r light unit cracked/loose

slight play to o/s/f droplink

wipers worn and noisey on screen

Fail 14 Jun 2013 95,288 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

brake pedal slightly spongy

damage to swept area of windscreen

engine and gearbox covered in oil

n/s/r light unit cracked/loose

slight play to o/s/f droplink

wipers worn and noisey on screen

Pass 14 May 2012 86,104 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside rear half shaft seal leaking oil

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 76,215 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal reserve travel

front discs worn

front no. plate cracked

n/s/f lower arm ball joint dust cover split

rear discs worn

Fail 7 Apr 2011 75,965 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

front no. plate cracked

n/s/f lower arm ball joint dust cover split

rear discs worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,893 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 61,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 May 2009 49,290 miles

N/S/F Tyre sidewall has slight cracks....

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2009 49,195 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F Tyre sidewall has slight cracks....

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 30,484 miles

Front number plate deteriated

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 24,051 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 10,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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V773 BNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V773 BNV, 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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V773 BNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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