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T471 ABF

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,788 mi
Last recorded107,788 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT471 ABF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 107,788 miles

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

n/s/r lower side light inop

under side muddy

Fail 13 Nov 2014 107,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r lower side light inop

under side muddy

Pass 2 Sep 2013 97,112 miles

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

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

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 87,533 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,650 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 67,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,805 miles

All underneath of vehicle coated

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 49,805 miles

All underneath of vehicle coated

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 41,514 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 May 2009 41,514 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 35,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,788 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,807 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 27,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perished

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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T471 ABF is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T471 ABF, 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 T471 ABF registered?

T471 ABF is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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