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T487 AJM

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,082 mi
Last recorded119,082 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT487 AJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 119,082 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 117,234 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 115,940 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 112,111 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 112,111 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 108,252 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 102,953 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 102,953 miles

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 96,030 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 88,407 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 88,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 66,300 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 66,299 miles

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

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

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 61,458 miles

Air bag light on.

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)

has play in steering wheel/height adjuster.

Pass 5 Jan 2006 51,684 miles

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

slight play in top of steering column

Fail 3 Jan 2006 51,612 miles

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

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

slight play in top of steering column

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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T487 AJM is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol 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 T487 AJM, 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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T487 AJM is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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