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T126 UAB

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,163 mi
Last recorded121,163 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT126 UAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2013 121,163 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2012 112,829 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 112,828 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 106,807 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 106,807 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 96,275 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 89,096 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 84,523 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 75,998 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 75,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 70,611 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 70,611 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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T126 UAB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T126 UAB, 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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What year was T126 UAB registered?

T126 UAB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is T126 UAB safe to buy?

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