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T143 KBU

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,422 mi
Last recorded46,422 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT143 KBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 46,422 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 46,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

air bag light on

Pass 20 Jan 2012 43,888 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 40,660 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,928 miles

Airbag light on

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

Front windscreen scratched

Nearside washer jet not working

Slight play in offside steering rack arm

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 38,928 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Airbag light on

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

Front windscreen scratched

Nearside washer jet not working

Slight play in offside steering rack arm

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 36,483 miles

Air bag light on

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

Near and offside rear wheels binding slightly

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight knock in steering rack

Small crack in front windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2007 34,635 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 34,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 29,826 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

airbag light on

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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T143 KBU is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 T143 KBU, 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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T143 KBU is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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