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T255 JRP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,265 mi
Last recorded160,265 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT255 JRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 160,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 29 Mar 2013 146,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 146,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

a brake test was not performed due to defective brake pipe leaking

corrosion on rear brake pipes to near and offside rear flexi hoses

srs airbag warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 3 Apr 2012 134,357 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 134,357 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 1 Apr 2011 123,713 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on rear brake pipe from centre flexi to offside flexi

evidence of fuel leak at filler pipes

fuel pipes corroded above offside rear chassis leg

movement from offside rack arm

near and offside rear link rod bushes are worn

Fail 24 Mar 2011 123,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on rear brake pipe from centre flexi to offside flexi

evidence of fuel leak at filler pipes

fuel pipes corroded above offside rear chassis leg

movement from offside rack arm

near and offside rear link rod bushes are worn

Pass 25 Mar 2010 109,988 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 101,570 miles

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

slight play at offside front hub

Pass 10 Apr 2008 92,585 miles

nearside and offside rear anti roll link bar bushes slight play

slight play at offside front hub

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2007 81,154 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 68,512 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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T255 JRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T255 JRP, 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 T255 JRP registered?

T255 JRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T255 JRP safe to buy?

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