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T551 SMA

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,058 mi
Last recorded61,058 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT551 SMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 61,058 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

fuel tank cradle starting to corrode

rear body cross member corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2017 61,043 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack

fuel tank cradle starting to corrode

rear body cross member corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,621 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear body valance corroding (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 54,953 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front to rear fuel pipe some corrosion

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre valve perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2014 51,986 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o s rear bump stop missing

rear body cross member corroded

rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,957 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jan 2012 46,279 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 46,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,438 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2010 35,860 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front tyres low on edges

Fail 9 Jan 2010 35,860 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front tyres low on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2009 26,622 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake service

chassis corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2009 26,622 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake service

chassis corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2008 18,259 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 13,041 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes at center † surface corrosion

offside and nearside rear anti-roll bar linkrod † bushes slightly worn

Pass 28 Jan 2006 5,964 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 5,963 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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T551 SMA is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol 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 T551 SMA, 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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T551 SMA is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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