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T389 JRP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,561 mi
Last recorded158,561 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT389 JRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 158,561 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 158,516 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 158,395 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 156,827 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 152,448 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 152,448 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 147,142 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 134,940 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 134,886 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 133,862 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 128,620 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 122,952 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)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 122,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 117,049 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 110,096 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 99,191 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,418 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 99,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 87,601 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 87,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 78,722 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 78,722 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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T389 JRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 T389 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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T389 JRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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