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T148 ATR

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

144,702 mi
Last recorded144,702 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT148 ATR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2013 144,702 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades split and smearing

power steering pipe and surrounding area soaked with fluid but not leaking at time of test

rear brake pipes slight corrosion X3

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both track rod ends

tyre trad depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 4mm both rear 6mm 245/70R16 107H

Pass 17 Feb 2012 135,512 miles

245/70r16 107h

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

both front to rear steel brake pipes badly corroded but considered excessive

both front wiper blades split

n/s/f fog light not working

play in both front wheel bearings

power steering reservoir damp with oil

tyre tread depths both front 5mm both rear new

Fail 15 Feb 2012 135,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

both front to rear steel brake pipes badly corroded but considered excessive

both front wiper blades split

both rear tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm

n/s/f fog light not working

play in both front wheel bearings

power steering reservoir damp with oil

tyre tread depths both front 5mm both rear 1.6mm 245/70r16 107h

Pass 16 Feb 2011 126,955 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s step panel supporting structure, n/s/f brake binding slightly, slight play in both front wheel bearings, slight play in n/s/f track rod end,

slight corrosion to rear brake discs, corrosion forming to o/s outer sill panelling, tyre tread depths; both front 7.0mm, n/s/r 3.5mm, o/s/r 3.0mm, 245/70/16 107h

slight imbalance to front and rear brakes (improved with use), Corrosion forming to metal brake pipes;- front to rear, pipe to rear load compensator, pipes at o/s/f distribution valve,

Fail 15 Feb 2011 126,955 miles

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s step panel supporting structure, n/s/f brake binding slightly, slight play in both front wheel bearings, slight play in n/s/f track rod end,

slight corrosion to rear brake discs, corrosion forming to o/s outer sill panelling, tyre tread depths; both front 7.0mm, n/s/r 3.5mm, o/s/r 3.0mm, 245/70/16 107h

slight imbalance to front and rear brakes (improved with use), Corrosion forming to metal brake pipes;- front to rear, pipe to rear load compensator, pipes at o/s/f distribution valve,

Pass 23 Feb 2010 111,958 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 3mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 245/70/16 105H.

Fail 22 Feb 2010 111,958 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 3mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 245/70/16 105H.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 93,630 miles

n/s/r mudplap insecure

play in both front antiroll bar drop links, corrosion to front to rear metal brake pies, slight corrosion and pitting to front and rear brake discs

tyre tread depths; both front 6.0mm, both rear new (8.0mm). 245/70hr16

Fail 18 Feb 2009 93,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r mudplap insecure

play in both front antiroll bar drop links, corrosion to front to rear metal brake pies, slight corrosion and pitting to front and rear brake discs

tyre tread depths; both front 6.0mm, n/s/r 1.0mm, o/s/r 2.0mm, 245/70/16h (m&s),

Pass 28 Feb 2008 80,857 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust cracked

tyre dephs o/s/f8mm n/s/f 8mm o/s/r4mm n/s/r3mm

tyre size 245/70/r16

Fail 28 Feb 2008 80,857 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust cracked

tyre dephs n/s/f1mm o/s/f0mm n/s/r3mm o/s/r4mm

tyre size 245/70/r16

Pass 24 Feb 2007 60,156 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 60,156 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 41,656 miles

TYRE SIZE 245/70/16H N/S/FRONT 8mm O/S/FRONT 8mm N/S/REAR 4mm O/S/REAR 4mm

Fail 15 Feb 2006 41,656 miles

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

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

TYRE SIZE 245/70/16H N/S/FRONT 8mm O/SFRONT 8mm N/S/REAR 4mm O/S/REAR 4mm

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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T148 ATR is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 T148 ATR, 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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T148 ATR is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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