MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded three pipes into union (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer sill corroded through
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop OS front bumpstop missing (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded three pipes into union (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer sill corroded through
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front anti roll bar close to shock absorber
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play bottom (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front anti roll bar close to shock absorber
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
alarm fault
both nearside and offside rear seat belt top fixing point bushes missing
nearside front suspension close to bump stop
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
alarm fault
both nearside and offside rear seat belt top fixing point bushes missing
nearside front suspension close to bump stop
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine management light on
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear seats not in use at time of test
Engine management light on
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear seats not in use at time of test
truck very muddy
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brakes worn
All brake ferrules corroded
Both front body mounting bushes badly worn
Chassis has general corrosion
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
POwer steering pipes corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Top steering column bush has play
Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
rear pannel corroded but not on chassis or tow bar
running boards in poor condition
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
near side and off side step brackets starting to corrode
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
near side and off side step brackets starting to corrode
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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T169 CSL is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 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 T169 CSL, 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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T169 CSL is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 July 1999.
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