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T438 PWP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,885 mi
Last recorded65,885 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT438 PWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 65,885 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both chassis legs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2009

chassis showing surface corrosion not excessive

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

nearside front wheel hub cover insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2009

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

chassis showing surface corrosion not excessive

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

nearside front wheel hub cover insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2008 58,799 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 58,000 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 58,000 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 55,849 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 55,849 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak

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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T438 PWP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T438 PWP, 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 T438 PWP registered?

T438 PWP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T438 PWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T438 PWP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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