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T870 HRF

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,319 mi
Last recorded94,319 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT870 HRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2010 94,319 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to various brake pipes , rear brake pads appear low rear brake discs scored , slight play to front suspension joints

oil leaks , play to front anti roll bar mountings , oil around steering rack , play to n/s/r anti roll bar drop link , rear coil springs corroded , various none structural corrosion to vehicle under body

Pass 3 Feb 2010 94,319 miles

corrosion to various brake pipes , rear brake pads appear low rear brake discs scored , slight play to front suspension joints

oil leaks , play to front anti roll bar mountings , oil around steering rack , play to n/s/r anti roll bar drop link , rear coil springs corroded , various none structural corrosion to vehicle under body

Pass 6 Feb 2009 92,574 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 92,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 83,686 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 72,091 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006
Fail 9 Feb 2006

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T870 HRF is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T870 HRF, 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 T870 HRF registered?

T870 HRF is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 July 1999.

Is T870 HRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T870 HRF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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