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T489 LNA

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,145 mi
Last recorded71,145 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT489 LNA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,145 miles

BOTH INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS ARE WORN

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY

BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

CORROSION TO CHASSIS,BODY AND SUSPENSION COMPONANTS

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION AND LEAKING

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN TO LIMITS

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Fail 14 Sep 2012 71,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION AND LEAKING

BOTH INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS ARE WORN

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY

BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

CORROSION TO CHASSIS,BODY AND SUSPENSION COMPONANTS

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Pass 14 Sep 2011 117,880 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

BRAKE AND FUEL LINES ARE CORRODED

CORROSION TO CHASSIS AND BODY

EXHAUST IN VERY POOR CONDITION

PLAY DETECTED IN O/S OF THE STEERING RACK

STEERING RACK RACK RUBBER MOUNTS ARE WORN

SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE STARTING TO SEPERATE / PERISH

TYRES PERISHED

Fail 1 Sep 2011 117,880 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

ALL BRAKE DISCS ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

BRAKE AND FUEL LINES ARE CORRODED

CORROSION TO CHASSIS AND BODY

EXHAUST IN VERY POOR CONDITION

PLAY DETECTED IN O/S OF THE STEERING RACK

STEERING RACK RACK RUBBER MOUNTS ARE WORN

SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE STARTING TO SEPERATE / PERISH

TYRES PERISHED

Pass 19 Aug 2010 115,206 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel tank breather pipes rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2010 115,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

fuel tank breather pipes rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2009 111,314 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 106,958 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 106,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 102,942 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 102,942 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 98,661 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 98,661 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T489 LNA is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 T489 LNA, 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 T489 LNA registered?

T489 LNA is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is T489 LNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T489 LNA shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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