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T385 JRP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,622 mi
Last recorded99,622 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT385 JRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 99,622 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 99,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 92,209 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes have been freshly greased, unable to fully inspect, pipes going over o/s/r chassis appear to be slightly corroded so would strongly advise these are cleaned and reinspected, as during test i can not clean grease off pipes

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyre size 245-70-16 front 235-70-16

slight play within inner steering rack joints when raised

Fail 13 May 2010 92,209 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes have been freshly greased, unable to fully inspect, pipes going over o/s/r chassis appear to be slightly corroded so would strongly advise these are cleaned and reinspected, as during test i can not clean grease off pipes

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyre size 245-70-16 front 235-70-16

slight play within inner steering rack joints when raised

Pass 3 Oct 2008 85,234 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f lower and upper ball joint dust cover's are split

Pass 29 Oct 2007 77,723 miles

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

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

slight play o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 27 Oct 2007 77,651 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight play o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 23 Oct 2006 68,533 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 61,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering arm †wipers getting weak †slight play in ball joints †play in front wheel bearings †exhaust rusty †

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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T385 JRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel 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 T385 JRP, 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 T385 JRP registered?

T385 JRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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