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V781 FFS

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,004 mi
Last recorded142,004 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV781 FFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 142,004 miles

1.air bag light on dash 2.play in o/s front top balljoint close to limit

Pass 20 Aug 2009 137,782 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 137,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 127,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 112,993 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 112,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 98,450 miles

advise osf steering rack slight movement

Fail 24 Jul 2006 98,450 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

osf steering rack slight movement

Pass 27 Jul 2005 86,311 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 86,311 miles

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

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

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

Off side front drop link worn

Rear drop links worn

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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V781 FFS is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V781 FFS, 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 V781 FFS registered?

V781 FFS is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V781 FFS safe to buy?

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