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T255 KNA

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,279 mi
Last recorded70,279 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT255 KNA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 70,279 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 70,276 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 63,993 miles

front & rear tyres cracking/ front tyres worn on edges/ brake discs worn/ slight wear in front wheel bearings/ rear shockers weak/ exhaust noisey

Fail 25 Aug 2009 63,993 miles

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)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front & rear tyres cracking/ front tyres worn on edges/ brake discs worn/ slight wear in front wheel bearings/ rear shockers weak/ exhaust noisey

Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,791 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack , surface corrosion to exhaust , surface corrosion to various brake pipes , slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing , o/s/f tyre slightly cracking , slight corrosion/wear to front brakes

Fail 1 Aug 2008 55,791 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack , surface corrosion to exhaust , surface corrosion to various brake pipes , slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing , o/s/f tyre slightly cracking , slight corrosion/wear to front brakes

Pass 8 Aug 2007 45,745 miles

rear anti roll bar drop link bushes worn †slight play to o/s steering rack knuckle †brake fluid level below max mark †rear tyres perrished/cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,362 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 35,937 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 KNA is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol 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 T255 KNA, 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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T255 KNA is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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