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T926 BBD

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

71,846 mi
Last recorded71,846 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT926 BBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 71,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 71,846 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 71,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bootlid tied shut

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 71,346 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bootlid tied shut

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 70,767 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NSF OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF lower arm and OSF upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under body slightly corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both NS OS (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 69,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 69,225 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 66,607 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 66,606 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 64,008 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 63,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 61,534 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 61,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 58,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 58,266 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 56,355 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,615 miles

drivers mirror damage

Fail 21 Feb 2011 55,615 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

drivers mirror damage

o/s/f disc very scored

Pass 23 Feb 2010 54,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s mirror damage

Fail 22 Feb 2010 54,593 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s mirror damage

Pass 18 Feb 2009 52,273 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 52,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 18 Feb 2008 47,961 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 41,912 miles

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

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

air bag fault

Pass 23 Feb 2006 38,552 miles

air bag lamp on

chipped screen

Fail 13 Feb 2006 38,552 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag warning lamp staying on

chipped screen

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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T926 BBD is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 T926 BBD, 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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T926 BBD is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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