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T180 MCJ

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,923 mi
Last recorded35,923 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT180 MCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 35,923 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in o/s/r and n/s/f anti roll bar link arms

rear brake pipes corroding

strong note- front number plate damaged

Fail 24 Dec 2010 35,882 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,689 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT PERISHED

N/S/F DIPP SLIGHTLY LOW.

OUTER C.V. GAITER PERISHED.

ROCKER BOX LEAKING AT REAR

SLIGHT CRACKS ON SPACERS TO COUPLING

SLIGHT PLAY IN ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES TI BOTH REAR,LOWER BUSHES AND LINK, N/S/FRONT

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN.

SLIGHTLY BINDING BRAKES TO N/S/FRONT AND O/S/REAR

Pass 30 Aug 2008 19,320 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 19,267 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front tyre has a screw in the tread and wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2007 12,130 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 12,128 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 3,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T180 MCJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T180 MCJ, 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 T180 MCJ registered?

T180 MCJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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