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T470 XAP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,127 mi
Last recorded171,127 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT470 XAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 171,127 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 166,244 miles

Nearside Rear road spring incorrectly seated on base

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 163,794 miles

Brakes ; Pipes corroded , Offside front ( short ) , front to rear at Offside rear chassis rail

Driveshafts ; Inner C.V. gaiter starting to split , small end , Nearside front & Offside front

Note ; Initially smokey at Emissions Test

Steering ; Track rod end has slight play in ball joint , Offside

Suspension ; Anti-roll bar link has slight play in ball joint , Offside

Various covers , under guard & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 25 Nov 2016 155,306 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 150,879 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front anti roll bar link rods

Pass 28 Jan 2015 142,668 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

oil leaking

Fail 28 Jan 2015 142,668 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads starting to wear

oil leaking

Pass 23 Jan 2014 136,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 127,271 miles

offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes slight play in ball joints

Fail 22 Jan 2013 127,271 miles

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

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar bushes slight play

neartside aqnd offside front anti vroll bar bushes slight play in ball joints

Pass 30 Jan 2012 120,437 miles

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar links

Pass 1 Feb 2011 112,224 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 112,224 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 104,704 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 104,704 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 98,052 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 89,863 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 76,828 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 76,828 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 71,911 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 71,876 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

1. oil leak over rear of engine/gearbox

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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T470 XAP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T470 XAP, 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 T470 XAP registered?

T470 XAP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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