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V790 XCT

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,936 mi
Last recorded29,936 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV790 XCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,936 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 29,936 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,282 miles

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

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

chassis corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front mirror lens cracked

Fail 13 Sep 2010 26,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

chassis corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front mirror lens cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,976 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 15,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column has play in top bush

Fail 19 Jul 2008 15,696 miles

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

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

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Steering column has play in top bush

Pass 4 May 2007 9,129 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 9,129 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 5,372 miles

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

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

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

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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V790 XCT is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol 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 V790 XCT, 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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V790 XCT is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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