MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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,
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,
tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 3mm, both rear on 5mm.
tyre size: 245/70/16 105H.
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.
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
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),
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
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
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)
TYRE SIZE 245/70/16H N/S/FRONT 8mm O/S/FRONT 8mm N/S/REAR 4mm O/S/REAR 4mm
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?
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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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