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TAZ 2824

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,836 mi
Last recorded74,836 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 2824
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,836 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 74,836 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2009 74,524 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Sep 2008 70,873 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 70,862 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 63,510 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 55,246 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 55,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 53,845 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2006 53,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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TAZ 2824 is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TAZ 2824, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TAZ 2824 registered?

TAZ 2824 is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is TAZ 2824 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAZ 2824 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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