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T163 TFA

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,164 mi
Last recorded114,164 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT163 TFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 114,164 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2020 114,119 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2019 81,425 miles

surface corrosion underneath of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2018 78,197 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 77,993 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 77,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 75,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 73,567 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 73,554 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,508 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 66,839 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 66,830 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 64,396 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 61,537 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 59,059 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 55,484 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 3 Jun 2008 55,484 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag light on

Pass 4 Jun 2007 50,729 miles

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

various areas and componants under side off vehicle has surface corrosion but not excessive or holed

Fail 4 Jun 2007 50,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

various areas and componants under side off vehicle has surface corrosion not excessive or holed

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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T163 TFA is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T163 TFA, 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 T163 TFA registered?

T163 TFA is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is T163 TFA safe to buy?

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