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T229 BNH

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,994 mi
Last recorded132,994 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT229 BNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 132,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all prescribe area corroded but not considered excessive

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2011 131,017 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

air bag light on

bad oil leak

n/s front fog lamp not working

Fail 5 Mar 2011 130,997 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

air bag light on

bad oil leak

n/s front fog lamp not working

Pass 4 Mar 2010
Fail 4 Mar 2010

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 111,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 104,333 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 99,527 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 99,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

slight blow from cat joint

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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T229 BNH is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T229 BNH, 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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T229 BNH is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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