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T996 DBD

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,456 mi
Last recorded81,456 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT996 DBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 81,456 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 79,653 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 74,966 miles

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 70,403 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 65,965 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 65,965 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,344 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 60,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 55,303 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 47,332 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 43,004 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 43,004 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 38,083 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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T996 DBD 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 76.9%.

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 T996 DBD, 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 T996 DBD registered?

T996 DBD is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 July 1999.

Is T996 DBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T996 DBD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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