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T439 SBJ

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,335 mi
Last recorded141,335 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT439 SBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 141,335 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake load sensing valve mounting bracket corroded

underbody covered with thick sealant covering brake pipes and suspension components

Pass 26 May 2017 135,172 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear sills holed (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion sills & chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear discs and pads low (3.5.1i)

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

o/s/r brake back plate missing

rear bump stops missing

Fail 26 May 2017 135,172 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear sills holed (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion sills & chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear discs and pads low (3.5.1i)

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

o/s/r brake back plate missing

rear bump stops missing

Pass 13 May 2016 134,748 miles

Both rear under sills corroding

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 133,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F brake pipes under wheel arch corroded

O/S/R tyre cracking and perishing

all anti roll bar D-bushes have play

brake pipes corroded at rear load valve

front brake pads getting low

rear brake disc's lipped and corroded

rear chassi corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 121,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres becoming worn plus perished and cracked

Fail 13 Jan 2014 120,791 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres becoming worn plus perished and cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2013 105,826 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 105,826 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 93,294 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 93,294 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 84,340 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 79,614 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 74,436 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 69,608 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 63,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 59,112 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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T439 SBJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 T439 SBJ, 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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T439 SBJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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