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Vauxhall Frontera

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,171 cc

T696 YGBMOT history

T696 YGB is a blue diesel Vauxhall Frontera first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 50,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2024
Mileage
50,716 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2020
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T696 YGB
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
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T696 YGB was last recorded at 50,716 miles on 26 Aug 2020, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,714 miles · 5 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 50,716 miles
  • 2019 – 50,467 miles
  • 2018 – 50,285 miles
  • 2017 – 50,055 miles
  • 2016 – 49,698 miles
  • 2015 – 49,188 miles
  • 2014 – 47,478 miles
  • 2013 – 43,580 miles
  • 2012 – 40,027 miles
  • 2011 – 35,754 miles
  • 2010 – 31,625 miles
  • 2009 – 26,102 miles
  • 2008 – 20,340 miles
  • 2007 – 14,258 miles
  • 2006 – 8,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    822758060228
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. FailMileage not read1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    772454400357
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    906081630892
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass50,716 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    50,716 miles
    Test number
    915210439040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip missing

  5. Fail50,714 miles (+247)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,714 miles
    Test number
    272906227324
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.66 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Fuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp assembly lens loose
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti-slip missing

  6. Pass50,467 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    50,467 miles
    Test number
    464392837491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside revers light inopp
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryClutch anti slip missing
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers weak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack mounting bushes

  7. Fail50,467 miles (+182)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,467 miles
    Test number
    612073098110
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside revers light inopp
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryClutch anti slip missing
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers weak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack mounting bushes

  8. Pass50,285 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,285 miles
    Test number
    753859161450
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubbers perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering rack mounting rubbers

  9. Fail50,285 miles (+230)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,285 miles
    Test number
    240154565321
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubbers perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering rack mounting rubbers

  10. Pass50,055 miles (+357)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,055 miles
    Test number
    488292967636
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass49,698 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,698 miles
    Test number
    315336324699
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail49,698 miles (+510)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,698 miles
    Test number
    220655194567
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass49,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,188 miles
    Test number
    159335155155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,188 miles (+1,710)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,188 miles
    Test number
    639295355162
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass47,478 miles (+3,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,478 miles
    Test number
    368354974128
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass43,580 miles (+3,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,580 miles
    Test number
    576588263156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail40,027 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,027 miles
    Test number
    778795172106
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f side mirror has tape on it. o/s & n/s inner cv gaiters slightly worn. rear brake pipes coated sealants. o/s/f & n/s/f wheel bearings slight play. minor oil leak detected.

  18. Pass40,027 miles (+4,273)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,027 miles
    Test number
    807965772108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f side mirror has tape on it. o/s & n/s inner cv gaiters slightly worn. rear brake pipes coated sealants. o/s/f & n/s/f wheel bearings slight play. minor oil leak detected.

  19. Pass35,754 miles (+4,129)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,754 miles
    Test number
    426635161183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight stone chip on drivers view

  20. Pass31,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,625 miles
    Test number
    542349670185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail31,625 miles (+34)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,625 miles
    Test number
    903689570188
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail31,591 miles (+5,489)8 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,591 miles
    Test number
    864886970189
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
    • NoteFront + rear brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteUnder tray damaged

  23. Pass26,102 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,102 miles
    Test number
    610153979126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail26,101 miles (+5,761)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,101 miles
    Test number
    201230779175
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass20,340 miles (+6,082)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,340 miles
    Test number
    202406678467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    14,258 miles
    Test number
    203266977404
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Fail14,258 miles (+5,889)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,258 miles
    Test number
    212356277171
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Pass8,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    8,369 miles
    Test number
    920995566171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T696 YGB

Does T696 YGB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T696 YGB expired on 20 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T696 YGB?
The MOT on T696 YGB expired on 20 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T696 YGB done?
T696 YGB was recorded at 50,716 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2020, an average of 2,982 miles a year.
Has T696 YGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T696 YGB has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T696 YGB 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 T696 YGB find?
T696 YGB passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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