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T142 UAB

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,399 mi
Last recorded178,399 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT142 UAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 178,399 miles

Coolant level below MIN!

both headlamps cracked

engine oil VERY LOW. Add 1.5lt to MIN!

oil leaks

some rust on underside, may require attention soon

Fail 24 Sep 2015 178,396 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported MAIN (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR SILL TOP (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Coolant level below MIN!

both headlamps cracked

engine oil VERY LOW. Add 1.5lt to MIN!

oil leaks

some rust on underside, may require attention soon

Pass 12 Sep 2014 177,574 miles

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 177,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers smearing the screen

Fuel pipe corroded at rear

Fuel tanck corroded and deteriorating

Pass 8 Jun 2012 141,882 miles

Front to rear fuel pipe corroding

O/s/f antyroll bar drop linc play

Slight play in the stering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2011 121,784 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 121,784 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 104,913 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 104,913 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 92,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

centre exhaust mount has temp repair!

nearside front washer part blocked

offside rear child seat fitted

unable to see front & rear brake pads properly but look 30% worn

Fail 30 Apr 2009 92,488 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

centre exhaust mount has temp repair!

dash clocks not working

nearside front washer part blocked

offside rear child seat fitted

unable to see front & rear brake pads properly but look 30% worn

Pass 29 Apr 2008 77,290 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2007 67,618 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 62,962 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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T142 UAB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T142 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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T142 UAB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 April 1999.

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