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T311 JAJ

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,410 mi
Last recorded93,410 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT311 JAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 93,410 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear brake back plates,are rusting slightly

Fail 19 Aug 2009 93,396 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear brake back plates,are rsting slightly

slight damage to rear near/side lamp lens

Pass 29 Apr 2008 83,308 miles

Oil leak

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

rear and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2008 83,308 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

rear and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2007 67,951 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 64,736 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 64,733 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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T311 JAJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc 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 T311 JAJ, 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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T311 JAJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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