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T487 TBV

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,755 mi
Last recorded79,755 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT487 TBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 79,755 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 79,298 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 75,431 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 75,397 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 75,278 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 72,335 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 72,268 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 71,348 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 May 2018 70,650 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 70,610 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 69,806 miles

both front suspension arms corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 68,733 miles

both front wheel bearings have minor play in them

Pass 15 May 2015 65,896 miles

nsr brake slightly binding

Pass 2 May 2014 63,863 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 May 2013 59,470 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 57,001 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 55,022 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,489 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 50,318 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 48,263 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 46,469 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 44,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 TBV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T487 TBV registered?

T487 TBV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 April 1999.

Is T487 TBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T487 TBV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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