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T521 UFS

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,529 mi
Last recorded118,529 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT521 UFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 118,529 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 115,429 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 115,429 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 113,229 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 111,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 111,368 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 110,226 miles

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

N/s doorstep frame is corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/s/r brake backing plate is corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2013 109,516 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 109,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 107,334 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 107,011 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 105,621 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 103,318 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 92,697 miles

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

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

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

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

offside wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 23 Jan 2008 86,122 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 86,014 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 76,430 miles

slight blow on exhaust centre to rear joint. †steering column universal joint has a rubber whichis split but no exessive play. †offside rear tyre is worn close to the 1.6mm legal limit.

Fail 18 Jan 2006 59,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 59,547 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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T521 UFS is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T521 UFS, 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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T521 UFS is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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