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GF51 UZY

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,920 mi
Last recorded127,920 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 UZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 127,920 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 117,900 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 103,905 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 91,484 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 87,828 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

Fail 23 Oct 2013 87,828 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Oct 2012 82,073 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 81,621 miles

Air bag light on

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 May 2012 81,615 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Air bag light on

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 80,228 miles

Advise Airbag light on

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2011 80,224 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Advise Airbag light on

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 78,791 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 74,487 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 70,593 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 63,109 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 54,910 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 54,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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GF51 UZY is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 70,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF51 UZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF51 UZY registered?

GF51 UZY is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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