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T638 SMR

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,318 mi
Last recorded86,318 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT638 SMR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 86,318 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 83,972 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 83,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 82,635 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 82,635 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2008 134,590 miles

air bag lamp on & dash fault

o/s front fog lamp not working

slight play in rear anti roll bar bush's

Pass 4 May 2007 126,079 miles

dash fault only works with lights on

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

slight play in rear anti roll bar rubbers

Pass 19 Apr 2006 117,649 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 117,643 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

air bag warning lamp on

front to rear metal brake pipe surface corrosion

n/s front brake slight bind

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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T638 SMR is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T638 SMR, 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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What year was T638 SMR registered?

T638 SMR is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 June 1999.

Is T638 SMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T638 SMR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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