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T139 BNH

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

157,047 mi
Last recorded157,047 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT139 BNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 157,047 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 145,942 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2013 145,942 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 133,278 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

chip in offside headlamp glass

steering coupling spacers starting to split

Fail 20 Jul 2012 133,275 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

chip in offside headlamp glass

steering coupling spacers starting to split

Pass 13 Jul 2011 120,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 120,006 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 107,214 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 107,104 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear discs excessivily pitted inside edge

Pass 8 Jul 2009 97,489 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear anti roolbar d bushes

both rear antiroll bar links

nearside rear disc slightly warped

slight play in rear axle

Fail 7 Jul 2009 97,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear anti roolbar d bushes

both rear antiroll bar links

slight play in rear axle

Pass 29 Jun 2008 84,602 miles

nearside front antiroll bar link has slight play

Fail 28 Jun 2008 84,602 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front antiroll bar link has slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2007 71,282 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 71,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 55,220 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 55,220 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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T139 BNH is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 T139 BNH, 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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T139 BNH is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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