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T416 MFL

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,718 mi
Last recorded87,718 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT416 MFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2021 87,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Crash bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour Lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 83,119 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 82,224 miles

Heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Dec 2017 78,222 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 78,222 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 74,423 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 67,192 miles

clutch fluid low

nearside rear trailer side lamp not working

Fail 13 Jun 2012 67,129 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

clutch fluid low

nearside rear trailer side lamp not working

Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,117 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 62,092 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 52,756 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 47,309 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 47,308 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,448 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 40,427 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 34,550 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 25,162 miles

Front To Rear And Some Rear Brake Pipes Starting To Corrode Advise Next Service †Advise Discs And Pads All Round Next Service If Required

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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T416 MFL is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T416 MFL, 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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T416 MFL is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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