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T101 TUJ

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,743 mi
Last recorded196,743 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT101 TUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 196,743 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 196,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/f brake slight bind

tailgate latch seizing

Fail 15 Mar 2010 184,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 184,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 159,742 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Mar 2009 159,742 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Mar 2008 144,382 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 129,584 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 129,584 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 120,543 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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T101 TUJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T101 TUJ, 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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T101 TUJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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