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T526 ELO

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

128,190 mi
Last recorded128,190 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT526 ELO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 128,190 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to chassis and all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 127,954 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 126,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion across whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 124,022 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 4 Oct 2022 119,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 114,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 110,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 106,210 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 100,466 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,308 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 92,810 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 88,711 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 82,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 76,262 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 711,248 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 711,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 71,205 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,671 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 67,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 58,434 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 56,260 miles

battery loose on tray...

engine oil leaking rear of engine...

Fail 6 Jun 2008 54,160 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery loose on tray...

off side front tyre worn uneven and has a nail in tyre tread...

oil leaking from engine...

Pass 6 Jun 2008 54,160 miles

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

battery loose on tray...

off side front tyre worn uneven and has a nail in tyre tread...

oil leaking from engine...

Fail 22 Jun 2007 50,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to the off side rear lamp unit...

slight oil leak under the engine...

Pass 22 Jun 2007 50,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight damage to the off side rear lamp unit...

slight oil leak under the engine...

Pass 5 Jun 2006 43,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak

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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T526 ELO is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 T526 ELO, 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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T526 ELO is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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