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T892 UMV

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,770 mi
Last recorded86,770 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT892 UMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,770 miles

both sides rear anti roll bar linkage bushes are worn

both sides rear upper tie bar bushes are deteriorated & worn

exhaust flexible section is deteriorated/corroded

exhaust is corroded

front lower steering coupling is deteriorated

front metal brake pipes are greased

front to rear metal brake pipes (front sections) are greased

nearside front outer C/V gaiter is deteriorated & leaking grease

offside rear lower outer sill is corroded

rear middle seat belt is missing

slight play in steering column

Fail 19 Jun 2017 86,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both sides rear anti roll bar linkage bushes are worn

both sides rear upper tie bar bushes are deteriorated & worn

exhaust flexible section is deteriorated/corroded

exhaust is corroded

front lower steering coupling is deteriorated

front metal brake pipes are greased

front to rear metal brake pipes (front sections) are greased

nearside front outer C/V gaiter is deteriorated & leaking grease

offside rear lower outer sill is corroded

rear middle seat belt is missing

slight play in steering column

offside rear tyre is deteriorating & has a nail in the tread

Pass 20 Jun 2016 83,502 miles

both sides rear anti-roll bar link bushes are worn

both sides rear axle upper tie bar bushes (chassis side) are worn

nearside rear tyre tread is close to wear limit

Fail 9 Jun 2016 83,491 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light remains on (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Speedometer clearly inoperative road test confirmed fault (6.7.2)

both sides rear anti-roll bar link bushes are worn

both sides rear axle upper tie bar bushes (chassis side) are worn

nearside rear tyre tread is close to wear limit

Pass 10 Jun 2015 83,406 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside rear tyres are splitting/cracking in the tread.

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded.

nearside front tyre inner edge of tread is wearing/worn.

nearside rear light lens cracked.

offside rear axle stabilizer bar bush to axle is worn (unable to see nearside behind fuel tank).

wiper blade effectiveness.

Fail 2 Jun 2015 83,406 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside front anti-roll bar link ball joints have slight play.

nearside & offside rear tyres are splitting/cracking in the tread.

nearside front tyre inner edge of tread is wearing/worn.

nearside rear light lens cracked.

offside rear axle stabilizer bar bush to axle is worn (unable to see nearside behind fuel tank).

rear brake load valve to rear brake flexy hose, & nearside front metal brake pipes are corroded.

wiper blade effectiveness.

Pass 19 May 2014 82,486 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 82,325 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 82,325 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 82,096 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 81,062 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 81,062 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 May 2010 78,655 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 77,160 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 77,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 74,911 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slight cracking in outer side wall

Pass 18 May 2007 72,741 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 62,941 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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T892 UMV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T892 UMV, 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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T892 UMV is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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