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V98 GNB

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,913 mi
Last recorded63,913 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 GNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 63,913 miles

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 63,913 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 May 2012

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

mileage reading not displayed on dash

Pass 12 May 2012

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

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

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

mileage reading not displayed on dash

Pass 26 Mar 2011 90,593 miles

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

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2011 90,593 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 86,037 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 80,736 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2009 80,735 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Battery insecure

near side rear tyrewall sl;ightly cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2007 71,367 miles

Battery insecure

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

air bag light on

Fail 18 Oct 2007 71,367 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 5 Oct 2006 66,257 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 62,507 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 62,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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V98 GNB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V98 GNB, 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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V98 GNB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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