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T158 TFE

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,868 mi
Last recorded98,868 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT158 TFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 98,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 93,545 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 93,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 85,926 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 85,791 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 77,993 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on?

handbrake travel high

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre nearing limit (cracking).

slight leak from centre exhaust

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Dec 2009 77,993 miles

air bag light on?

handbrake travel high

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre nearing limit (cracking).

slight leak from centre exhaust

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Dec 2008 72,401 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 67,192 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 66,624 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 57,823 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 57,823 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

corrosion on exhaust system, becoming heavy on silencers

front to rear & rear metal brake pipes statinr to corrode

Pass 3 Aug 2005 54,652 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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T158 TFE is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T158 TFE, 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 T158 TFE registered?

T158 TFE is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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