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T827 MPU

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,497 mi
Last recorded106,497 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT827 MPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 106,497 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 106,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 106,077 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes at offside in centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 106,075 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill at rear & end of sill at rear (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes at offside in centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 105,293 miles

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

nearside rear foot brake effort is slightly low.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 101,711 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 101,710 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear service brake effort is slightly low.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 94,308 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 94,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 93,838 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 91,650 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 91,647 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 89,071 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 89,070 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 86,929 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 86,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 85,062 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play in n/s/r & o/s/r anti-roll bar d bushes & end links.

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar end link.

slight side to side movement of steering wheel indicating slightly worn top steering colume bushes.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 76,742 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 75,447 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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T827 MPU is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T827 MPU, 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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T827 MPU is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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