MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,038 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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
underbody chassis steering and brake parts has slight surface corrosion
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
underbody chassis steering and brake parts has slight surface corrosion
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
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
underbody and chassis undersealed
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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.
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.
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)
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.
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)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
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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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