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T257 MVV

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,222 mi
Last recorded26,222 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 MVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2010 26,222 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 27 May 2009 19,407 miles

COOLANT PIPE RUBBING ON STEERING COLUMN

FRONT & REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 30 May 2008 13,685 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 4,005 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 4,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY WEAK †O/S/R TYRE PERISHED AND SPLITTING

Pass 31 Jan 2006 1,667 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2006 1,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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T257 MVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T257 MVV, 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 T257 MVV registered?

T257 MVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 August 1999.

Is T257 MVV safe to buy?

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