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T853 DNW

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT853 DNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front metal brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

front and rear anti roll bar links and bushes worn

offside and nearside front tyres worn

offside and nearside front wheel bearings have slight play

oil leaks

Fail 6 Oct 2015

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage grille (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front metal brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

front and rear anti roll bar links and bushes worn

offside and nearside front tyres worn

offside and nearside front wheel bearings have slight play

oil leaks

Pass 16 Jul 2014 82,941 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 80,412 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 80,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 80,374 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 76,142 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,356 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear service brake efforts low causing service brake reading low. only 2% over legal limit

Pass 7 Jan 2010 57,410 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 57,410 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,800 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

the centre brake pipe is slightly corroded

the n/s/r tyre has sidewall damaged

the rear brake pipe are slightly corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2008 47,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

the centre brake pipe is slightly corroded

the n/s/r tyre has sidewall damaged

the rear brake pipe are slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2007 83,146 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 78,510 miles

Battery insecure.

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 73,362 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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T853 DNW is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T853 DNW, 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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What year was T853 DNW registered?

T853 DNW is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T853 DNW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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