MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear inc center by compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all exhaust corroded front to rear (7.1.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage all front and rear (2.7.4)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all front and rear (2.7.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis front to rear including crossmember's front and rear (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all front inner arches and inner sills including floor (6.1.B.2)
all fuel lines and tank corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s and o/s outer sills holes (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear inc center by compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all exhaust corroded front to rear (7.1.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage all front and rear (2.7.4)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all front and rear (2.7.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis front to rear including crossmember's front and rear (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all front inner arches and inner sills including floor (6.1.B.2)
all fuel lines and tank corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear pads low
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear pads low
slight blow on rear exhaust
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Corrosion to exhaust hangers
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
slight knocking noise in steering rack
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
slight knocking noise in steering rack
3rd brake light has a bulb not working
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
steering rack has slight play
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T842 SDC is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 T842 SDC, 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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T842 SDC is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 August 1999.
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