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T218 BHG

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,170 mi
Last recorded108,170 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT218 BHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 108,170 miles

general under body rusting

play in rear inner anti roll bar bushes

rust on chassis

Fail 24 Aug 2016

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer to center sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear top sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer to center sill (2.4.A.3)

general under body rusting

play in rear inner anti roll bar bushes

rust on chassis

Pass 11 Dec 2014 108,151 miles

play in rear inner anti roll bar bushes

under body rust

Fail 27 Nov 2014 108,139 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

play in front inner anti roll bar links

under body rust

Pass 18 Dec 2013 129,814 miles

light rusting under side

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 13 Dec 2013 129,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

light rusting under side

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 2 Aug 2010 126,275 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 126,254 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 121,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 117,023 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 117,023 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 111,926 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 103,482 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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T218 BHG is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T218 BHG, 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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T218 BHG is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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