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T78 RDH

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,637 mi
Last recorded145,637 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT78 RDH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 145,637 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 136,593 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes front & rear presented with a rust proof coating (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside & nearside chassis over the rear axel (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 118,855 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 108,056 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 94,198 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 79,776 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

srs light 0n dash showing fault in system

Fail 20 Jul 2012 79,776 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

srs light 0n dash showing fault in system

Pass 5 Jul 2011 63,032 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 51,907 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 51,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,131 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 44,590 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 39,486 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 24,060 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 22,712 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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T78 RDH is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T78 RDH, 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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T78 RDH is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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