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T488 GNM

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,050 mi
Last recorded80,050 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 GNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 80,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 80,050 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 79,042 miles

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

multiple car seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

offside rear outer sill is corrroded ,near body mounting point

side steps fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 12 Oct 2012 76,408 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 76,408 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 73,731 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 69,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 69,810 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 64,448 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 64,448 miles

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

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

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

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 59,923 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 55,730 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 91,379 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 81,600 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 GNM is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GNM, 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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T488 GNM is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 July 1999.

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