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T957 FRU

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,359 mi
Last recorded115,359 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT957 FRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 115,359 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 115,359 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 108,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 103,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

airbag light on

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jun 2012 103,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag light on

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jun 2011 99,497 miles

Air bag light on

Engine warning lamp on

Fail 3 Jun 2011 99,497 miles

Air bag light on

Engine warning lamp on

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2010 94,121 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 92,774 miles

SRS light on

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Fail 2 Jun 2009 92,770 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

SRS light on

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 18 Jun 2008 86,876 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

airbag warning light on

park brake high but has reserve travel

Fail 2 Jun 2008 86,831 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Battery insecure

air bag light on

hand brake travel

interia mirror missing

outer cv boots perishing

Pass 3 Dec 2005 81,325 miles

advise handbrak travel

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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T957 FRU is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T957 FRU, 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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T957 FRU is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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