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T146 MEY

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

73,078 mi
Last recorded73,078 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2007
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT146 MEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2007 73,078 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

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

Radiator leaking

front to rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

offside front tyre starting to crack with age

Pass 8 Dec 2005 65,444 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 65,444 miles

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

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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T146 MEY is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 T146 MEY, 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 T146 MEY registered?

T146 MEY is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T146 MEY shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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