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T870 RAR

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,113 mi
Last recorded76,113 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT870 RAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,113 miles

General underbody ageing

Inspection of underside hampered by undertrays etc.

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 76,113 miles

General underbody ageing

Inspection of underside hampered by undertrays etc.

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 76,111 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT AND AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

PLEASE ENSURE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED READY FOR TEST IE.SEATS IN UPRIGHT POSITION!!!!!!THIS MAY IN FUTURE RESULT IN REFUSE TO TEST BEING ISSUED!!!!

UNDERBODY SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 3 Mar 2008 74,024 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 69,974 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag warning light staying on.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 66,530 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate damaged.

Fail 3 Mar 2006 66,530 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate damaged.

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 RAR is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RAR, 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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T870 RAR is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 May 1999.

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