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V81 TNV

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,525 mi
Last recorded100,525 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 TNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 100,525 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 92,282 miles

Front both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 157,000 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 155,391 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 148,115 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 143,255 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 138,225 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 134,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades split.

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 134,167 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 134,167 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 116,401 miles

BRAKE PIPES RUSTY REG CLEANING AND GREASING

Pass 26 Aug 2008 94,853 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 94,853 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 73,389 miles

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

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

Oil leak

wipers dt/rating

Fail 21 Sep 2006 54,642 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

interior mirror insecure, small blow on middle box, spare tyre flat, rear brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2006 54,642 miles

interior mirror insecure, small blow on middle box, spare tyre flat, rear brake discs rusty

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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V81 TNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V81 TNV, 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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V81 TNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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