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T125 VBL

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,084 mi
Last recorded89,084 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT125 VBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 89,084 miles

Offside Front tyre worn more on inner edge

corrosion in chassis generally

corrosion in some brake pipes-limited vision due to covering

handbrake slightly binding ,advise closer attention

play in steering column upper coupling -unable to examine due to covered parts

rear anti roll bar links worn

rear tyres getting near the limit

Fail 18 Dec 2025 89,078 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/step (inside door)30cm to fixing point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/step (inside door)30cm to fixing point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion in inner sills

excessive corrosion of both rear outer sills just outside prescribed areas

play in inner steering rack joints

rear brakes slightly binding

some suspension bushes worn

Pass 13 Dec 2024 86,263 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

play in inner steering rack joints

some brake pipes corroded -limited vision due to covering

Fail 12 Dec 2024 86,263 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

play in inner steering rack joints

some brake pipes corroded -limited vision due to covering

Pass 9 Sep 2019 85,898 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion in some brake pipes

oil leak,advise attention

play in inner steering rack joints -limited vision

play in rear anti roll bar link

srs lamp tempremental

Pass 3 Aug 2018 84,728 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion in some brake pipes,limited vision

movement and wear in rear anti roll bar links

play and movement in top of steering column,unable to inspect due to covered parts

small corrosion in rear door lower appertures,may require welding in near future

Pass 4 Sep 2017 79,979 miles

corrosion in some brake pipes,limited vision

movement and wear in rear anti roll bar links

play and movement in top of steering column,unable to inspect due to covered parts

small corrosion in rear door lower appertures,may require welding in near future

Fail 29 Aug 2017 79,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

corrosion in some brake pipes,limited vision

movement and wear in rear anti roll bar links

play and movement in top of steering column,unable to inspect due to covered parts

small corrosion in rear door lower appertures,may require welding in near future

Pass 27 Aug 2016

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 71,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 71,397 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 68,742 miles

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

slight leak from o/s steering rack

slight play in steering column

Pass 29 Jun 2013 66,337 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 66,337 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

play in top column adjuster mechanism

Fail 26 Jul 2012 64,726 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 64,726 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,878 miles

small patches of corrosion

Pass 26 May 2010 60,342 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 60,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 22 May 2009 59,337 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 57,008 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 53,201 miles

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

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

damp patch on steering rack - unable to trace leak

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 May 2006 49,071 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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T125 VBL is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T125 VBL, 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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T125 VBL is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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