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V803 YFC

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,562 mi
Last recorded89,562 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV803 YFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 89,562 miles

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

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

nearside rear hub seal has a slight leak

Pass 12 Aug 2010 84,487 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 84,487 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 83,621 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 83,365 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 81,051 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 78,681 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 78,681 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 75,201 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 75,201 miles

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

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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V803 YFC is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red 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 V803 YFC, 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 V803 YFC registered?

V803 YFC is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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