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T832 RGE

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,164 mi
Last recorded96,164 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT832 RGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 96,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both front driveshafts disconnected at hubs

drivers door stay missing

fuel tank guard badly corroded

nearside front indicator lense cover missing

offside front foglamp inoperative

offside front spotlamp inoperative

underside of vehicle in poor rusty condition

Fail 20 May 2014 96,093 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both front driveshafts disconnected at hubs

drivers door stay missing

fuel tank guard badly corroded

nearside front indicator lense cover missing

offside front foglamp inoperative

offside front spotlamp inoperative

underside of vehicle in poor rusty condition

Pass 20 May 2013 91,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

drivers door stay missing

fuel tank guard badly corroded

n/s front indicator lense cover missing

o/s side step badly corroded

underside of vehicle in poor rusty condition

Fail 17 May 2013 91,519 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

drivers door stay missing

fuel tank guard badly corroded

n/s front indicator lense cover missing

o/s side step badly corroded

underside of vehicle in poor rusty condition

Pass 24 May 2012 88,903 miles

drivers door stay insecure

nearside front indicator outer lense cover missing

Fail 16 May 2012 88,860 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drivers door stay insecure

nearside front indicator outer lense cover missing

Fail 27 May 2011 85,797 miles

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

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

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

both front driveshafts insecure at hubs(free wheel hubs fitted)

nearside front indicator lense cover missing

underside of vehicle in poor rusty condition

Pass 27 May 2011 85,797 miles

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

both front driveshafts insecure at hubs(free wheel hubs fitted)

nearside front indicator lense cover missing

underside of vehicle in poor rusty condition

Pass 17 May 2010 81,977 miles

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

both front driveshafts insecure at hubs(free wheel hubs fitted)

emissions erratic

nearside front indictor lense cover missing

Fail 6 May 2010 81,916 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both front driveshafts insecure at hubs(free wheel hubs fitted)

nearside front indictor lense cover missing

Pass 26 May 2009 76,159 miles

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

n/s front indicator lense cover missing

Fail 21 May 2009 76,129 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s front indicator lense cover missing

Pass 23 May 2008 71,091 miles

n/s front indictor outer cover missing

slight lift on steering column & top bush

Fail 19 May 2008 71,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

n/s front indictor outer cover missing

slight lift on steering column & top bush

Pass 26 May 2007 63,896 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 63,887 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 29 May 2006 59,373 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 59,373 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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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T832 RGE is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T832 RGE, 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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T832 RGE is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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