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T557 AKX

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,038 mi
Last recorded48,038 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT557 AKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 48,038 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 45,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

there was a delay in prose-sing this mot due to a power cut and weekend closure

underbody brakes steering and suspension has surface rust

Pass 11 Aug 2018 42,968 miles

underbody chassis steering and brake parts has slight surface corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2018 42,968 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

underbody chassis steering and brake parts has slight surface corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2017 40,161 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread nodule damaged but not to canvas

Rear seat belts not checked rear loaded

major oil leak

side step supports rusting

vehicle undersealed

Fail 19 Sep 2017 40,161 miles

vehicle undersealed

major oil leak

side step supports rusting

Nearside Rear tyre tread nodule damaged but not to canvas

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Rear seat belts not checked rear loaded

Pass 10 Sep 2016 36,281 miles

underbody and chassis undersealed

Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,042 miles

o/s/r road wheel rim slightly distorted

slight corrosion o/s sill

slight play in n/s and o/sinner rack arm joints

under panels fitted obscuring under side components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 30,038 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 28,255 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column has slight play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 28,227 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column has slight play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,580 miles

Front and rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Front to rear metal brake pipes not routed as to manufacturer

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 24,580 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front and rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Front to rear metal brake pipes not routed as to manufacturer

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,774 miles

Front brake discs showing some slight wear

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 15,945 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2011 15,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2010 8,008 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 7,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 76,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal spongy in operation. ns washer innop`. slight play in rear anti-roll bar mountings! slight play in front anti-roll bar. slight play in front hub bearings.

wear lip on front brake discs. two brake pipes at osf and one main and axle cross pipe coroded/slightly pitted.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 76,232 miles

brake pedal spongy in operation. ns washer innop`. slight play in rear anti-roll bar mountings! slight play in front anti-roll bar. slight play in front hub bearings.

wear lip on front brake discs. two brake pipes at osf and one main and axle cross pipe coroded/slightly pitted.

Fail 18 Sep 2009 76,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 66,530 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 66,513 miles

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

clutch fluid was below `MIN` mark.[topped up]

ns washer poor operation.

Fail 14 Jun 2007 54,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 54,585 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 51,213 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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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T557 AKX is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T557 AKX, 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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T557 AKX is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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