CarVerify

Free Car Check

V947 GKU

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,950 mi
Last recorded143,950 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV947 GKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 143,950 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 143,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 142,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 142,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 141,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 141,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 140,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2022 140,081 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 139,345 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear chassis corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 138,314 miles

steering column has slight play present

Pass 9 Dec 2019 137,595 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 137,595 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 136,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering column has slight play

Fail 28 Nov 2018 136,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering column has slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2017 135,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear chassis & sub frame has light corrosion present

Fail 24 Nov 2017 135,523 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear chassis & sub frame has light corrosion present

Pass 28 Nov 2016 133,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 133,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

handbrake travel slightly advanced

small exhaust leak present

Pass 17 Nov 2015 132,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear chassis & springs have light corrosion present

Fail 16 Nov 2015 132,545 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear chassis & springs have light corrosion present

Pass 11 Nov 2014 130,550 miles

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

rear chassis showing signs of light corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2013

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

various brake pipes have slight corrosion present

Fail 11 Nov 2013

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front outer cv gaiters perishing badly

various brake pipes have slight corrosion present

Pass 14 Nov 2012 126,410 miles

advise brake flexi hose ferrils corroded slightly

Fail 9 Nov 2012 126,400 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

advise brake flexi hose ferrils corroded slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2011 117,172 miles

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

advise off side front outer cv boot showing signs of age but not holed

Pass 4 Nov 2010 107,164 miles

advise nearside front wheel bearing starting to show slight signs of play

Pass 6 Nov 2009 94,416 miles

front exhaust showing signs of corrosive pitting starting

n/s/f brake disc showing signs of wear starting

o/s/r brake disc showing signs of wear

rear exhaust section showing signs of corrosive pitting

Fail 4 Nov 2009 96,416 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

front exhaust showing signs of corrosive pitting starting

n/s/f brake disc showing signs of wear starting

o/s/r brake disc showing signs of wear

rear exhaust section showing signs of corrosive pitting

Pass 7 Nov 2008 84,102 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 70,971 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 58,482 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
Full Vauxhall Frontera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V947 GKU is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V947 GKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V947 GKU?

You can check the full history of V947 GKU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V947 GKU registered?

V947 GKU is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is V947 GKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V947 GKU shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V947 GKU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V947 GKU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.