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T546 BBD

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,679 mi
Last recorded60,679 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT546 BBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 60,679 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 60,641 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 54,924 miles

air bag warning and engine management light on

Pass 14 Apr 2008 52,203 miles

air-bag warning light on

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system leaking at joint with rear section

n/s/f and o/s/f outer c.v. gaiters worn and splitting

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres outer sidewalls perishing

o/s/f indicator colour fading

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt as childseat fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2008 52,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

air-bag warning light on

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system leaking at joint with rear section

n/s/f and o/s/f outer c.v. gaiters worn and splitting

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres outer sidewalls perishing

o/s/f indicator colour fading

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt as childseat fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2006 50,255 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f outer c.v. gaiters splitting

o/s/r lamp cluster lens cracked

rear of exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2006 50,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine management light on

handbrake travel

low on fuel

Pass 20 Apr 2005 42,622 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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T546 BBD is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T546 BBD, 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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T546 BBD is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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