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T43 AWR

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,125 mi
Last recorded149,125 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT43 AWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 149,125 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 148,234 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Vehicle registered on database as being white in colour. Ammended to maroon

hose rubbing on steering column

Fail 4 Mar 2011 148,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Vehicle registered on database as being white in colour. Ammended to maroon

hose rubbing on steering column

Pass 3 Mar 2010 144,444 miles

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

advise slight play o/s front hub assembly

advise surface corrosion steel brake pipes

Pass 6 Mar 2009 135,219 miles

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

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

high level light half light up

Fail 4 Mar 2009 135,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 122,128 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 122,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 31 May 2006 100,966 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2006 100,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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T43 AWR is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T43 AWR, 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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T43 AWR is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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