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T477 CSA

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

28,108 mi
Last recorded28,108 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT477 CSA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 28,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

both front tyres cracking/ perishing, but not deep enough to expose plies or cords

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 27 Oct 2010 23,729 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

most of the metal brake pipes are slightly corodded and painted over

Fail 20 Oct 2010 23,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

most of the metal brake pipes are slightly corodded and painted over

Pass 6 Oct 2009 19,048 miles

air bag light on dash

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at front also rear load valve to flexi

both front wheel bearings have movement

both front wheel centre caps missing

both nearside doors scuffed

nearside front lower ball joint boot split

offside front steering rack boot damp

Fail 30 Sep 2009 18,983 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on dash

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at front also rear load valve to flexi

both front wheel bearings have movement

both front wheel centre caps missing

both nearside doors scuffed

nearside front lower ball joint boot split

offside front steering rack boot damp

Pass 24 Sep 2008 13,997 miles

Battery insecure

both rear tyres low tread

front brake pads low

offside rear bumper scratched

Fail 24 Sep 2008 13,997 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

both rear tyres low tread

front brake pads low

offside rear bumper scratched

Pass 29 Aug 2007 10,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006
Pass 20 Jul 2005 60,274 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2005 60,270 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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T477 CSA is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T477 CSA, 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 T477 CSA registered?

T477 CSA is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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