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GY51 OEJ

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

27,004 mi
Last recorded27,004 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 OEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 27,004 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 27,004 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 19,887 miles

both front outer driveshaft gaiters are cracking

exhaust system is corroded

possible oil leak in the engine bay

slight play detected at the upper steering column

Fail 5 Sep 2012 19,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release handle is broken

both front outer driveshaft gaiters are cracking

exhaust system is corroded

minor corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

play evident in the steering column

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 18,845 miles

air bag light on

Fail 22 Sep 2011 18,842 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

air bag light on

Pass 22 Sep 2010 18,224 miles

Corrosion to chassis, suspension and exhaust system

Fail 21 Sep 2010 18,221 miles

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

Corrosion to chassis, suspension and exhaust system

Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,231 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 17,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front disc's worn

horn poor

Fail 11 Sep 2008 14,680 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 14,680 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 9,614 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 9,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 43,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 40,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

both rear tyres getting low

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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GY51 OEJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY51 OEJ, 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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GY51 OEJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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