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Vauxhall Frontera

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,171 cc

T278 STTMOT history

T278 STT is a blue diesel Vauxhall Frontera first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 104,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2024
Mileage
104,198 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T278 STT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Frontera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T278 STT was last recorded at 104,198 miles on 11 Oct 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,194 miles · 2 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 104,198 miles
  • 2022 – 94,197 miles
  • 2021 – 84,087 miles
  • 2020 – 78,863 miles
  • 2019 – 72,497 miles
  • 2013 – 72,288 miles
  • 2012 – 72,192 miles
  • 2011 – 71,554 miles
  • 2010 – 70,330 miles
  • 2009 – 65,793 miles
  • 2008 – 58,603 miles
  • 2007 – 50,858 miles
  • 2006 – 43,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,198 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,198 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,198 miles
    Test number
    828201627305
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  2. Fail104,194 miles (+9,997)11 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,194 miles
    Test number
    449657010327
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  3. Pass94,197 miles (+10,110)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,197 miles
    Test number
    418392531422
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,087 miles (+5,224)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,087 miles
    Test number
    166409687830
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  5. Pass78,863 miles (+6,366)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,863 miles
    Test number
    159111957755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  6. Pass72,497 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,497 miles
    Test number
    918095724672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,288 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,288 miles
    Test number
    167776923220
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leaks

  8. Pass72,288 miles (+96)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    72,288 miles
    Test number
    227826423219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leaks

  9. Pass72,192 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,192 miles
    Test number
    369937922244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,554 miles (+1,224)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,554 miles
    Test number
    438657391121
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn low on outer edge but is not full depth tread
    • NotePlay in both front wheel bearings

  11. Fail70,330 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,330 miles
    Test number
    121758810270
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  12. Pass70,330 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,330 miles
    Test number
    394368610402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,793 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,793 miles
    Test number
    180556369487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront discs and pads appear very worn
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  14. Fail65,793 miles (+7,190)3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,793 miles
    Test number
    470536069006
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront discs and pads appear very worn
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  15. Pass58,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,603 miles
    Test number
    292495078057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,603 miles (+7,745)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,603 miles
    Test number
    123295878052
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  17. Pass50,858 miles (+7,725)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,858 miles
    Test number
    810269467045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,133 miles
    Test number
    260430176032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T278 STT

Does T278 STT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T278 STT expired on 10 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T278 STT?
The MOT on T278 STT expired on 10 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T278 STT done?
T278 STT was recorded at 104,198 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2023, an average of 3,473 miles a year.
Has T278 STT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T278 STT has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T278 STT 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 T278 STT find?
T278 STT passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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