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T173 OBD

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,791 mi
Last recorded178,791 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT173 OBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 178,791 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 172,827 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion on rear inner sills

Fail 31 Jul 2009 160,274 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 160,274 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 147,057 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 138,332 miles

airbag light on, on dash

Pass 15 Jun 2006 129,088 miles

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

crack in front number plate

damage on offside rear sill

different wheel fitted to near side front

slight play in offside end of steering rack

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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T173 OBD is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 T173 OBD, 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 T173 OBD registered?

T173 OBD is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 July 1999.

Is T173 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T173 OBD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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