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T217 MPP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,765 mi
Last recorded95,765 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT217 MPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 95,765 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bothside front brake hose ferrules corroded.

bothside rear antiroll bar -d bush small amount of play.

offside front tyre shoulder wearing thin.

radiator oil cooling pipe seping .

Fail 1 Jul 2013 95,765 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bothside front brake hose ferrules corroded.

bothside rear antiroll bar -d bush small amount of play.

offside front tyre shoulder wearing thin.

radiator oil cooling pipe seping .

Pass 2 Jun 2012 94,744 miles

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

bothside front brake pipes corroded.

bothside rear inner brake pads worn close to legal limit,need replacing .

chip on windscreen within m o t limit.

nearside rear anti roll bar linkage bush small amount of play.

nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

offside front tyre inner shoulde wearing thin.

offside rear brake pipe along beam axel very corroded ,should replace.

steering rack spool valve seping .

Pass 9 Jun 2011 93,577 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

front automatic gearbox coiling rubber pipe seaping.

nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

offside rear brake pipe corrded.

screws in offside front tyre centre tread.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 93,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

front automatic gearbox coiling rubber pipe seaping.

nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

offside rear brake pipe corrded.

screws in offside front tyre centre tread.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 90,845 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate slightly damage

Fail 7 Apr 2010 90,845 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate slightly damage

Pass 30 Apr 2009 89,999 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 86,951 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 82,972 miles

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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T217 MPP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T217 MPP, 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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T217 MPP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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