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T473 LBO

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,051 mi
Last recorded187,051 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT473 LBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 187,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 May 2014 173,074 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 7 May 2014 173,053 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Feb 2013 164,694 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 152,215 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 152,215 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 140,206 miles

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

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

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)

all brake pipes greased

slight steering knock on steering wheel rocking side to side motion,,no explay

Fail 8 Feb 2011 140,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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)

all brake pipes greased

slight steering knock on steering wheel rocking side to side motion,,no explay

Pass 2 Feb 2010 128,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

slight play in top steering column bush

Fail 28 Jan 2010 128,849 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

slight play in top steering column bush

Pass 29 Jan 2009 118,422 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 103,788 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 94,793 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 94,793 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 86,782 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 79,852 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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T473 LBO is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T473 LBO, 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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T473 LBO is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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