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T511 CVJ

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,911 mi
Last recorded49,911 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT511 CVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis thin from corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

suspension seems very bouncy

Fail 21 Apr 2017 49,893 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis thin from corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

suspension seems very bouncy

Pass 20 Apr 2016 44,891 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 39,666 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 34,027 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 27,627 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 27,627 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 21,568 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 21,568 miles

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

slight play os and nsr antiroll bar bushes worn

Fail 4 May 2011 16,138 miles

Both lower ball joints rubbers split.

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2011 16,138 miles

Both lower ball joints rubbers split.

Pass 7 May 2010 12,072 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

unables to fully inspect brake pipes undercovers fitted

Pass 13 May 2009 7,024 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 942 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 83,451 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 83,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2006 77,518 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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T511 CVJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T511 CVJ, 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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T511 CVJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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