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V97 WBW

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

103,026 mi
Last recorded103,026 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 WBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2013 103,026 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 91,195 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 90,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 82,697 miles

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

Offside rear outer sill badly rusting

Rear seats folded away at time of test

Fail 14 Jun 2011 82,692 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear outer sill badly rusting

Rear seats folded away at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2010 75,449 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 75,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 69,775 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 69,598 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 May 2009 68,935 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 62,666 miles

front brake pads may be low

rear exhaust corroding

slight exhaust mid section.

slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link

unable to to check rear seatbelts due to seats removed

Fail 16 May 2008 62,666 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads may be low

rear exhaust corroding

slight exhaust mid section.

slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link

unable to to check rear seatbelts due to seats removed

Pass 8 May 2007 56,144 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to chassis rails

Fail 8 May 2006 49,505 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 49,505 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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V97 WBW is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 V97 WBW, 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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What year was V97 WBW registered?

V97 WBW is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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