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T985 SUY

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,580 mi
Last recorded33,580 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT985 SUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,580 miles

both rear anti rollbar lower link bushes worn

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

rear exhaust section badly corroded

slight play at top steering column

small rust hole under n/s door mirror

washer jets slightly blocked

Pass 11 Sep 2010 27,330 miles

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

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

airbag light on

n/s and o/s inner sills slightly corroded

n/s and o/s lower antiroll bar link bushes have slight play

n/s and o/s outer sills slightly corroded

o/s front indicator slightly white

slight corrosion under n/s door mirror

slight play in top steering column

Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

n/s rear seatbelt slightly fluffy

rear brake pads look low

small corrosion hole in n/s front door but not considered a sharp edge

Pass 5 Sep 2008 13,555 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 11,975 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 11,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 6,440 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 6,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 85,153 miles

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

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

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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T985 SUY is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T985 SUY, 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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T985 SUY is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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