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T280 GDM

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,158 mi
Last recorded46,158 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT280 GDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 46,158 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2015 39,142 miles

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

brake pad warning light

engine light

side step bars corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2014 35,580 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,302 miles

advise noisy handbrake

Fail 25 Mar 2013 33,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise noisy handbrake

Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,687 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 30,569 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,402 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 26,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,457 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 25,457 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 14,752 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 5,566 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 60,632 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 50,657 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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T280 GDM is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T280 GDM, 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 T280 GDM registered?

T280 GDM is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T280 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T280 GDM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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