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T46 FUM

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,439 mi
Last recorded124,439 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT46 FUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 124,439 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 124,436 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML LIGHT ON

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SLIGHT GREASE LEAK N/S/F C.V BOOT

Pass 16 Aug 2011 118,285 miles

O/S/F inner c/v leaking.

Fail 3 Aug 2011 118,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Gearbox oil leak.

O/S/F inner c/v leaking.

Vehicle has larger tyres fitted all round. Sidewalls sticking out of arches but tread within. Borderline.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 109,554 miles

Brake pipes under both front wheelarches slightly rusty in places - ok this time.

Gearbox has oil leak.

Light underbody corrosion in places.

N/S/F anti-roll bar link has slight play.

N/S/F outer c/v gaiter deteriorated.

Fail 14 Aug 2010 109,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipes under both front wheelarches slightly rusty in places - ok this time.

Gearbox has oil leak.

Light underbody corrosion in places.

N/S/F anti-roll bar link has slight play.

N/S/F outer c/v gaiter deteriorated.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 102,147 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 102,115 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 94,924 miles

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

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

Fail 12 Aug 2008 94,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 78,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear lights secured with tape

handbrake travel on limit

nearside wiper blade split

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 10 Jul 2006 70,418 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 62,512 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 62,512 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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T46 FUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T46 FUM, 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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T46 FUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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