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Vauxhall Frontera

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,171 cc

T579 BBDMOT history

T579 BBD is a blue diesel Vauxhall Frontera first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 175,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2025
Mileage
175,610 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T579 BBD
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
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T579 BBD was last recorded at 175,610 miles on 28 Jun 2024, 1,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,231 miles · 27 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,379 miles
Average per year
5,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 175,610 miles
  • 2023 – 174,231 miles
  • 2022 – 173,729 miles
  • 2021 – 172,027 miles
  • 2020 – 169,532 miles
  • 2019 – 165,149 miles
  • 2018 – 159,158 miles
  • 2017 – 151,353 miles
  • 2016 – 149,118 miles
  • 2014 – 137,931 miles
  • 2013 – 124,792 miles
  • 2012 – 114,614 miles
  • 2011 – 105,618 miles
  • 2010 – 98,224 miles
  • 2009 – 88,810 miles
  • 2008 – 83,626 miles
  • 2006 – 82,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,610 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass175,610 miles (+1,379)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    175,610 miles
    Test number
    457009886766
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass174,231 miles (+502)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    174,231 miles
    Test number
    216932847459
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass173,729 miles (+1,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    173,729 miles
    Test number
    549595757176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass172,027 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    172,027 miles
    Test number
    558747373209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail171,996 miles (+2,464)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,996 miles
    Test number
    667776483196
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill and end cap (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, top shock mount and spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass169,532 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    169,532 miles
    Test number
    443345977048
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail169,532 miles (+4,383)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,532 miles
    Test number
    998443563111
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Body component slightly loose side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass165,149 miles (+10)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    165,149 miles
    Test number
    629719273725
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail165,139 miles (+5,981)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,139 miles
    Test number
    878217012888
    • DangerousOffside Body component likely to become detached side step (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass159,158 miles (+23)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    159,158 miles
    Test number
    457159454303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySide steps badly corroded

  11. Fail159,135 miles (+7,782)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,135 miles
    Test number
    603136166662
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySide steps badly corroded

  12. Pass151,353 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    151,353 miles
    Test number
    133387960666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVarious areas corroded

  13. Fail151,351 miles (+2,233)7 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,351 miles
    Test number
    394900958571
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVarious areas corroded

  14. Pass149,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    149,118 miles
    Test number
    243858374121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    629977525059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass137,931 miles (+13,139)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    137,931 miles
    Test number
    156531914087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass124,792 miles (+10,178)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    124,792 miles
    Test number
    598425513042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail114,614 miles3 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,614 miles
    Test number
    525723712024
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front lower ball joint boot very badly perished
    • NoteOffside wiperblade starting to split

  19. Pass114,614 miles (+8,996)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    114,614 miles
    Test number
    977553412049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front lower ball joint boot very badly perished
    • NoteOffside wiperblade starting to split

  20. Pass105,618 miles (+7,394)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    105,618 miles
    Test number
    106876101046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass98,224 miles (+9,414)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    98,224 miles
    Test number
    340781610057
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass88,810 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    88,810 miles
    Test number
    883547609037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail88,808 miles (+5,182)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,808 miles
    Test number
    783216909072
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • NotePlay in n/s/f wheel bearing
    • NotePlay in rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes

  24. Pass83,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    83,626 miles
    Test number
    942631718009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail83,626 miles (+1,006)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,626 miles
    Test number
    431920018037
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass82,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    82,620 miles
    Test number
    822102386033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T579 BBD

Does T579 BBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T579 BBD expired on 27 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T579 BBD?
The MOT on T579 BBD expired on 27 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T579 BBD done?
T579 BBD was recorded at 175,610 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2024, an average of 5,091 miles a year.
Has T579 BBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T579 BBD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T579 BBD 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 T579 BBD find?
T579 BBD passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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