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V988 PPU

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,022 mi
Last recorded23,022 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV988 PPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 23,022 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 21,857 miles

Both rear body mount area corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 21,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear coil springs very rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2019 21,592 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear coil springs very rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2019 20,598 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 20,563 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 18,265 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Dec 2017 18,245 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Dec 2016 15,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear outer sill weak

underside rusty in places

Fail 16 Dec 2016 15,299 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear outer sill weak

underside rusty in places

Pass 27 Nov 2015 12,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2014 9,357 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 9,357 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 7,127 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 4,191 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 1,008 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

play in steering column

Pass 14 Dec 2010 57,036 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 57,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

stone chip in headlight glass o/s

Pass 23 Dec 2009 53,559 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 53,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 49,815 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 49,815 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 45,063 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 40,696 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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V988 PPU is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V988 PPU, 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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V988 PPU is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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