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T488 BNH

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,453 mi
Last recorded61,453 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 BNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 61,453 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 57,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 52,645 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 52,645 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front to rear (ALL) brake pipes slighty corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 46,478 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 46,478 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

20% inbalance on front brakes

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 42,485 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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T488 BNH is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T488 BNH, 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 T488 BNH registered?

T488 BNH is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is T488 BNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T488 BNH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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