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T717 LBC

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

41,030 mi
Last recorded41,030 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT717 LBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 41,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear foot brake performance low and not locking

Pass 23 Aug 2021 40,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front hole in wing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 40,206 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting inner bumper (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front hole in wing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 39,206 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 39,206 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 38,159 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 38,159 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 35,888 miles

Fuel tank cradle corroded and damp

General underside corrosion (some holes), including some components

Screen wash switch difficult

Some wear in offside front anti roll bar link rod

Tyre valve/s perishing esp. offside rear

Fail 21 Aug 2018 35,887 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank cradle corroded and damp

General underside corrosion (some holes), including some components

Screen wash switch difficult

Some wear in offside front anti roll bar link rod

Tyre valve/s perishing esp. offside rear

Pass 18 Aug 2017 34,015 miles

Engine MIL, light shows intermittantly

Localised brake (other) pipes corrosion. Some previously greased, presume corrosion, and some not fully visible.

Panels/covers/other components etc. restrict viewing of some testable item/s

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Slight play in nearside steering track rod end

Fail 17 Aug 2017 34,010 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Braking system leaking Front-to-rear pipe/s at offside rear excessively corroded (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL, light shows intermittantly

Localised brake (other) pipes corrosion. Some previously greased, presume corrosion, and some not fully visible.

Panels/covers/other components etc. restrict viewing of some testable item/s

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Slight play in nearside steering track rod end

Recommend DO NOT drive! (see failure item/s

Pass 23 Aug 2016 31,555 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

general underside corrosion

rear cross member corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2016 31,551 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

general underside corrosion

rear cross member corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 28,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 28,453 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 25,271 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 25,271 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2013 22,718 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,880 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 16,345 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake dust gaurds rotten

running board brackets rotten

Pass 28 Jul 2010 12,761 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 9,078 miles

all tyres have slight cracking of tread pattern

Pass 22 Jul 2008 5,153 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 1,072 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 1,047 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 59,812 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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T717 LBC is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 T717 LBC, 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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T717 LBC is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 April 1999.

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