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V909 HHY

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV909 HHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2021

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chassis corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2019 108,965 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear baking plats rustted

Fail 22 Mar 2019 108,959 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear baking plats rustted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 102,183 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 102,182 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Dec 2015 97,966 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 97,495 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

rear bumper iron badly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 96,728 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 96,719 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 94,982 miles

AIR BAG/SRS light on

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

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

clutch fluid on minimum

rear brake pipes painted over, stopping thorough inspection

Fail 24 Jan 2012 94,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

AIR BAG/SRS light on

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

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

clutch fluid on minimum

rear brake pipes painted over, stopping thorough inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2011 93,319 miles

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

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2010 86,881 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chassis and suspension components have a lot of heavy surface corrosion

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded(along side centre silencer)advise replacement

nearside ans offside front metal brake pipes corroded

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

rear brake discs badly corroded,and in my opinion have contributed to a very poor brake reading,advise replacement

Pass 25 Jan 2010 86,881 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chassis and suspension components have a lot of heavy surface corrosion

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded(along side centre silencer)advise replacement

nearside ans offside front metal brake pipes corroded

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

rear brake discs badly corroded,and in my opinion have contributed to a very poor brake reading,advise replacement

Pass 21 Jan 2009 81,436 miles

engine smoking when cold

Pass 11 Jan 2008 75,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 75,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 66,220 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 66,220 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 56,504 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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V909 HHY is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V909 HHY, 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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V909 HHY is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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