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V886 XBD

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,219 mi
Last recorded99,219 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV886 XBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,219 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

general under chassis corrosion

Fail 28 May 2014 99,219 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

general under chassis corrosion

Pass 7 May 2013 85,104 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,815 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear fuel pipe starting to corode.

metal brake pipe in n/s front wheel arch starting to corrode.

metal brake pipe in o/s front wheel arch starting to corrode.

metal fuel pipes above rear axle starting to corrode.

n/s front shock absorber top mounting bushes starting to deteriorate.

n/s step, internal structure corroding.

o/s front shock absorber top mounting bushes starting to deteriorate.

o/s step, internal structure corroding.

slight brake bind on n/s rear.

Fail 6 Jun 2012 80,799 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear fuel pipe starting to corode.

metal brake pipe in n/s front wheel arch starting to corrode.

metal brake pipe in o/s front wheel arch starting to corrode.

metal fuel pipes above rear axle starting to corrode.

n/s front shock absorber top mounting bushes starting to deteriorate.

n/s step, internal structure corroding.

o/s front shock absorber top mounting bushes starting to deteriorate.

o/s step, internal structure corroding.

slight brake bind on n/s rear.

Pass 3 May 2011 77,343 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 72,670 miles

centre exhaust is cracked & has a slight blow.

centre sections of front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 9 May 2009 66,778 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 62,490 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 57,389 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wear to outer edge of n/s/f tyre.

Pass 9 May 2006 52,079 miles

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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V886 XBD is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V886 XBD, 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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V886 XBD is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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