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Vauxhall Frontera

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T533 MNVMOT history

T533 MNV is a silver petrol Vauxhall Frontera first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2021 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2021
Mileage
106,444 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T533 MNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Frontera
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2021
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T533 MNV was last recorded at 106,444 miles on 25 Nov 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,440 miles · 13 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,444 miles
  • 2020 – 105,562 miles
  • 2018 – 104,578 miles
  • 2017 – 104,255 miles
  • 2016 – 104,112 miles
  • 2015 – 101,508 miles
  • 2014 – 98,179 miles
  • 2013 – 93,932 miles
  • 2012 – 89,705 miles
  • 2011 – 85,034 miles
  • 2010 – 79,804 miles
  • 2009 – 74,504 miles
  • 2008 – 67,792 miles
  • 2007 – 60,147 miles
  • 2006 – 50,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail106,444 miles
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions not tested due to over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • 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 Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens cover mising (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail106,444 miles (+4)8 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,444 miles
    Test number
    749720155569
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • 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 Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens cover mising (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail106,440 miles (+878)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,440 miles
    Test number
    151213038376
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass105,562 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    105,562 miles
    Test number
    486333590379
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail105,562 miles (+984)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,562 miles
    Test number
    259127571177
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass104,578 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,578 miles
    Test number
    451773162671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,255 miles
    Test number
    791009999245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail104,255 miles (+143)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,255 miles
    Test number
    102921802205
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass104,112 miles (+2,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,112 miles
    Test number
    857354405885
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  9. Pass101,508 miles (+3,329)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,508 miles
    Test number
    475395685008
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteExhaust very corroded and temp repaired

  10. Fail98,179 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,179 miles
    Test number
    128109894444
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass98,179 miles (+4,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    98,179 miles
    Test number
    175029594457
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass93,932 miles (+4,227)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    93,932 miles
    Test number
    255693993067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,705 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    89,705 miles
    Test number
    589185392033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,034 miles (+5,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,034 miles
    Test number
    807304991038
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  15. Pass79,804 miles (+5,300)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    79,804 miles
    Test number
    271790090096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,504 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    74,504 miles
    Test number
    674991599025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,443 miles (+6,651)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,443 miles
    Test number
    194546989489
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

  18. Pass67,792 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    67,792 miles
    Test number
    303452688045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail67,792 miles (+7,645)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,792 miles
    Test number
    324132688058
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass60,147 miles (+297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    60,147 miles
    Test number
    880600707176
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  21. Fail59,850 miles (+8,988)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,850 miles
    Test number
    314309287045
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  22. Pass50,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,862 miles
    Test number
    103498486438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail50,842 miles5 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,842 miles
    Test number
    351388286046
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T533 MNV

Does T533 MNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T533 MNV expired on 6 Apr 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T533 MNV?
The MOT on T533 MNV expired on 6 Apr 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T533 MNV done?
T533 MNV was recorded at 106,444 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2022, an average of 3,337 miles a year.
Has T533 MNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T533 MNV has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T533 MNV 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 T533 MNV find?
T533 MNV failed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2022 with 8 major defects, 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier; emissions not tested due to over heating; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 11 more.

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