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T117 AUY

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,327 mi
Last recorded97,327 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT117 AUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 97,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear brake pipes corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 13 Apr 2012 97,255 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear brake pipes corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2011 91,773 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

nearside mirror glass damaged

rear axle brake pipes corroding

Fail 15 Apr 2011 91,769 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear axle brake pipes corroding

nearside mirror glass damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2010 84,769 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 84,769 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

1 lede light out rear window brake light

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag light on dash

bonnett cable broken

front no plate damaged

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

n/s/r brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 9 Sep 2008 76,715 miles

front no plate cracked

Fail 4 Sep 2008 76,481 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs slightly scored/liopped

front no plate cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2007 70,680 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 65,236 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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T117 AUY is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol 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 T117 AUY, 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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T117 AUY is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 July 1999.

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