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T716 CEN

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,380 mi
Last recorded102,380 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT716 CEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 102,380 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion to under body areas

nearside front upper ball joint split pin missing but nyloc nut fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2012 102,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion to under body areas

nearside front upper ball joint split pin missing but nyloc nut fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2011 96,529 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 96,529 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 101,621 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 101,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 94,555 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 78,362 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 78,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 73,278 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 73,278 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 69,052 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 62,337 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 62,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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T716 CEN is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T716 CEN, 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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T716 CEN is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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