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T496 MTW

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,823 mi
Last recorded10,823 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT496 MTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Dec 2009 10,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 4,833 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars

exhaust corroded

n/s/f outter cv gaitor pin holed (may need replacing soon)

o/s/f tyre on limit (1.6mm) advise replacement

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 20 Dec 2007 53,877 miles

front indicators loosing colour

exhaust for corrosion

front brake pads look like they are getting low

front outer c.v gaitors starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to get close to the wear bars in center of tread.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 43,618 miles

drivers wiper blade splitting

n/s and o/s outer cv gaitors perishing

Pass 31 Dec 2005 35,076 miles

n/s and o/s/front wheels have slight play

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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T496 MTW is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T496 MTW, 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 T496 MTW registered?

T496 MTW is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T496 MTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T496 MTW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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