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T578 JUH

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,862 mi
Last recorded137,862 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT578 JUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 137,862 miles

eml on

rear rigids corroded

severe oil leak

washers poor

Fail 15 Jan 2015 137,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

MIL On

Major oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 135,835 miles

235/75 x 15

Coolant pipe fouling steering shaft under bonnet

Heavy engine oil leak

MIL On

Offside front inner CV gaiter small end insecure

Rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2014 135,833 miles

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

235/75 x 15

Coolant pipe fouling steering shaft under bonnet

Heavy engine oil leak

MIL On

Offside front inner CV gaiter small end insecure

Rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 133,768 miles

Slight play offside front wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jan 2013 133,767 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Heavy oil leak

Slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Feb 2012 126,911 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 126,905 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

eml on

Pass 17 Feb 2011 118,602 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 118,602 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 115,108 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 115,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 109,891 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 98,150 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 98,150 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

steering joint rubbing on pipework

Pass 17 Apr 2007 89,488 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 83,406 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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T578 JUH is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T578 JUH, 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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T578 JUH is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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