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T740 NEC

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,879 mi
Last recorded136,879 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT740 NEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 136,879 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 131,478 miles

Exhaust centre silencer is blowing

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Metal brake pipes to both front wheels and both front to rears are very rusty.

Play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 131,478 miles

Exhaust centre silencer is blowing

Metal brake pipes to both front wheels and both front to rears are very rusty.

Play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 125,199 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 113,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear anti roll bar has a small amount of play in drop link bushes.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 113,277 miles

Rear anti roll bar has a small amount of play in drop link bushes.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 99,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

bothside front metal brake pipe very corroded.

bothside rear antiroll bar bushes ,replace a s .a .p

nearside rear number plate light little dim.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 93,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 85,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2007 70,812 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 70,740 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 74,742 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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T740 NEC is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T740 NEC, 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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T740 NEC is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 April 1999.

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