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V836 GNT

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,090 mi
Last recorded118,090 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV836 GNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 118,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 117,049 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 117,047 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 116,597 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front body mounting slightly corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 11 Dec 2014 103,648 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2014 103,648 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2013 97,990 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s wiper blades split but still clear screan

Fail 4 Dec 2013 97,989 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s and o/s wiper blades split but still clear screan

Pass 5 Nov 2012 95,235 miles

Advise full brake check,brake fluid low

Advise rear anti roll bar has play in bushes

Pass 3 Nov 2011 91,727 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 91,727 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 86,223 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 80,492 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 73,298 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 65,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 65,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 55,275 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 44,813 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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V836 GNT is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V836 GNT, 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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V836 GNT is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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