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T863 NLB

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,362 mi
Last recorded83,362 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT863 NLB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 83,362 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 83,362 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 78,451 miles

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

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

advise air bag light on

advise rear shield corroded behind diff

advise nearside side step mounting brackets corroded and top insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2011 72,900 miles

AIR BAG LAMP ON DURING TEST.

BRAKE,STEERING SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

FUEL PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION/RUST

N/S AND O/S/F UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

REAR ANTIROLL BAR LINK AND "D" BUSHES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Fail 24 Jan 2011 72,899 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

AIR BAG LAMP ON DURING TEST.

BRAKE,STEERING SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

FUEL PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION/RUST

N/S AND O/S/F UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

REAR ANTIROLL BAR LINK AND "D" BUSHES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 69,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2009 62,229 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 56,031 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 56,031 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 49,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front tyre worn outer edge and sidewall

n/s rear tyre worn sidewall

Fail 6 Feb 2007 49,401 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front tyre worn outer edge and sidewall

n/s rear tyre worn sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2005 42,910 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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T863 NLB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T863 NLB, 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 T863 NLB registered?

T863 NLB is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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