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T529 TCN

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,222 mi
Last recorded106,222 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT529 TCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 106,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle as corrosion to undeside

Pass 11 Feb 2016 101,672 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion through out vehicle

fuel lines corroded

obligatory mirror cracked

Fail 3 Feb 2016 101,629 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion through out vehicle

fuel lines corroded

obligatory mirror cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2015 96,265 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 91,980 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 87,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front tyres deteriorated

exhaust manifold blowing

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion to chassis

near side rear tyre deteriorated

off side out rigger corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2011 183,825 miles

Drives door mirror glass cracked

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 81,017 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both side steps corroded

drivers rear view mirror cracked

load sensing valve showing signs of surrface corrosion

n/s/r back plate missing

o/s body outrigger slightly corroded not within a prescribed area

o/s/f tyre showing signs of perishing

rear brake disc,s worn

Fail 3 Nov 2010 81,017 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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both side steps corroded

drivers rear view mirror cracked

load sensing valve showing signs of surrface corrosion

n/s/r back plate missing

o/s body outrigger slightly corroded not within a prescribed area

o/s/f tyre showing signs of perishing

rear brake disc,s worn

Pass 21 Oct 2009 78,381 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 78,381 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)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2008 74,808 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 74,808 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2007 69,893 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 69,893 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 64,667 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 64,667 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust box heavily rusted engine oil leak engine water 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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T529 TCN is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 T529 TCN, 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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T529 TCN is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T529 TCN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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