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T453 BNH

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,837 mi
Last recorded15,837 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT453 BNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 15,837 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 15,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 9,312 miles

Exhaust centre mount rusty and starting to fracture away from silencer

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Slight play in both front wheel hubs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 9,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust centre mount rusty and starting to fracture away from silencer

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Slight play in both front wheel hubs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 1,145 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 1,145 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust front pipe heat shield rattles

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

Slight play in adjustable steering column mechanism

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jul 2006 106,841 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 106,812 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake pads low in thickness.

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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T453 BNH is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T453 BNH, 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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T453 BNH is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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