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T290 DPP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,113 mi
Last recorded111,113 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT290 DPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 111,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front wheel bearing s slight play

front pads low

o/s and n/s /f cv gaiters starting to perish

rear pads low

rear veiw mirror missing two door mirrors fitted

steel brake pipes to compensator and front to rear starting to corode

Pass 13 May 2015 107,192 miles

Auxilliary belt poor condition

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 May 2015 107,192 miles

Auxilliary belt poor condition

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 105,058 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2012 100,876 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 100,876 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 96,334 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 79,943 miles

both cv boots in poor condition slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 20 Nov 2009 78,964 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 71,770 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 69,834 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 67,199 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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T290 DPP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T290 DPP, 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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T290 DPP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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