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T657 XNP

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,934 mi
Last recorded72,934 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT657 XNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 72,934 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 72,934 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

EML on

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 70,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

noise evident from exhaust system

possible rear brake pads low

Fail 16 Sep 2015 70,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

noise evident from exhaust system

possible rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Sep 2014 67,676 miles

movement evident top steering column

nearside and offside rear tyres worn very close to legal limit

offside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight wear evident nearside rear seat belt webbing

Pass 24 May 2013 58,486 miles

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

front brake discs worn

movement evident top steering column

Fail 24 May 2013 58,486 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

movement evident top steering column

Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,453 miles

front brake discs worn

front number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre worn

noise evident within steering system [under plate fitted]

Fail 28 Mar 2012 44,453 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

front number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre worn

noise evident within steering system [under plate fitted]

Fail 31 Mar 2011 31,703 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

possible nearside and offside front brake pads low

signs of possible slight fluid leak evident nearside front brake caliper

slight movement evident upper steering column

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,703 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

possible nearside and offside front brake pads low

signs of possible slight fluid leak evident nearside front brake caliper

slight movement evident upper steering column

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 2 Mar 2010 21,328 miles

rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 16 Mar 2009 13,396 miles

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 17 Mar 2008 4,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 49,026 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering fluid level above max

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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T657 XNP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T657 XNP, 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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T657 XNP is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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