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T857 XUM

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,231 mi
Last recorded108,231 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT857 XUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2008 108,231 miles

Lower Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 108,231 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 106,948 miles

off side rear foot brake shows low effort

steering colum shaft has little lift

Pass 2 Feb 2006 104,376 miles

ABS suspected disconection?,exhaust slight blow,slight imbalance on service brake,steering coupling worn

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2006 104,367 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

off side rear brake on very low effort

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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T857 XUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T857 XUM, 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 T857 XUM registered?

T857 XUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 July 1999.

Is T857 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T857 XUM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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