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Vauxhall Frontera

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,198 cc

T163 TFAMOT history

T163 TFA is a silver petrol Vauxhall Frontera first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 114,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2022
Mileage
114,164 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2021
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T163 TFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Frontera
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T163 TFA was last recorded at 114,164 miles on 14 Oct 2021, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,119 miles · 5 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
4,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 114,164 miles
  • 2020 – 114,119 miles
  • 2019 – 81,425 miles
  • 2018 – 78,197 miles
  • 2017 – 77,993 miles
  • 2016 – 77,665 miles
  • 2015 – 75,979 miles
  • 2014 – 73,567 miles
  • 2013 – 69,508 miles
  • 2012 – 66,839 miles
  • 2011 – 64,396 miles
  • 2010 – 61,537 miles
  • 2009 – 59,060 miles
  • 2008 – 55,484 miles
  • 2007 – 50,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,164 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,164 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,164 miles
    Test number
    203774629251
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

  2. Pass114,119 miles (+32,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    114,119 miles
    Test number
    550361423522
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle

  3. Pass81,425 miles (+3,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,425 miles
    Test number
    929351595488
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath of vehicle

  4. Pass78,197 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    78,197 miles
    Test number
    169927950413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,993 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,993 miles
    Test number
    250015274958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,665 miles (+1,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,665 miles
    Test number
    724955421140
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  7. Pass75,979 miles (+2,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,979 miles
    Test number
    368194405419
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass73,567 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,567 miles
    Test number
    607520804262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,554 miles (+4,046)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,554 miles
    Test number
    555469294144
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass69,508 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    69,508 miles
    Test number
    647026683109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,839 miles
    Test number
    259452012257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,830 miles (+2,434)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,830 miles
    Test number
    178152312255
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass64,396 miles (+2,859)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    64,396 miles
    Test number
    178739901298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,537 miles (+2,477)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,537 miles
    Test number
    812637210255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,060 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    59,060 miles
    Test number
    142326159173
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail59,059 miles (+3,575)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,059 miles
    Test number
    591043759182
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass55,484 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,484 miles
    Test number
    232745458141
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  18. Fail55,484 miles (+4,755)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,484 miles
    Test number
    511855458187
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  19. Pass50,729 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,729 miles
    Test number
    822915457157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteVarious areas and componants under side off vehicle has surface corrosion but not excessive or holed

  20. Fail50,729 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,729 miles
    Test number
    674525157183
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteVarious areas and componants under side off vehicle has surface corrosion not excessive or holed

Questions about T163 TFA

Does T163 TFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T163 TFA expired on 13 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T163 TFA?
The MOT on T163 TFA expired on 13 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T163 TFA done?
T163 TFA was recorded at 114,164 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2021, an average of 4,417 miles a year.
Has T163 TFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T163 TFA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on T163 TFA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T163 TFA find?
T163 TFA passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2021 with 1 advisory: corrosion under vehicle.

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