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T952 KBA

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,962 mi
Last recorded60,962 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT952 KBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 60,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,548 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Apr 2013 56,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,894 miles

front brake pipes starting to corrode

small splitting on steering uj spacers.

under vehicle starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Fail 16 Mar 2012 47,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake pipes starting to corrode

small splitting on steering uj spacers.

under vehicle starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,942 miles

rear cross member corroded and holed not within pescribed area

requires oil spray

Fail 8 Apr 2011 42,942 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear cross member holed outside prescribed area

Requires oil spray to pipe work

Fail 31 Mar 2010 38,737 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all metal brake pipes under vehical starting to corrode

both front tyres badly perished no cords visable at time of test an worn close to 2mm markers

recommend an oil spray

very slight exhaust blow

Pass 31 Mar 2010 38,737 miles

all metal brake pipes under vehical starting to corrode

both front tyres badly perished no cords visable at time of test an worn close to 2mm markers

recommend an oil spray

very slight exhaust blow

Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,090 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 35,090 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 29,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s front tyre deteriorated and o/s front nearing limit

Fail 1 Apr 2008 29,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s front tyre deteriorated and o/s front nearing limit

Pass 16 Apr 2007 23,304 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 21,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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T952 KBA is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 T952 KBA, 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 T952 KBA registered?

T952 KBA is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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