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T162 BCC

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,914 mi
Last recorded86,914 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT162 BCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 86,914 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear sill corroded

tow bar wiring plug mounting corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 86,904 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s rear sill corroded

tow bar wiring plug mounting corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2013 85,229 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 85,229 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 79,560 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 79,560 miles

Centre Rear Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 73,910 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 69,174 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 64,593 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 64,536 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 58,774 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 51,099 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 43,358 miles

suspect front brake pad linings to be low suggest wheels removed to inspect

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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T162 BCC is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc 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 T162 BCC, 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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T162 BCC is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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