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T135 BTR

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,978 mi
Last recorded137,978 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT135 BTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 137,978 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 137,978 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 133,244 miles

small stonechip in zone A

Pass 4 Mar 2011 128,554 miles

front brake pads 50% to 60% worn

Fail 25 Feb 2011 128,523 miles

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

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

front brake pads 50% to 60% worn

Pass 15 Feb 2010 123,096 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 123,095 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 115,906 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 110,797 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 110,797 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 104,812 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 99,048 miles

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

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

nearside rear light lens has a small crack

oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2006 99,048 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear light lens has a small crack

oil leak

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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T135 BTR is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T135 BTR, 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 T135 BTR registered?

T135 BTR is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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