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T229 SNP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,551 mi
Last recorded135,551 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT229 SNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 135,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 119,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front number plate broken but not likely to be misread

Pass 24 Aug 2011 103,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2010 89,492 miles

rattle from centre silencer

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front and nearside rear tyre valves perished

Fail 11 May 2010 89,492 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front and nearside rear tyre valves perished

rattle from centre silencer

Pass 28 Apr 2009 83,141 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 82,560 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 82,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 75,484 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 70,044 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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T229 SNP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T229 SNP, 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 SNP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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