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L555 TVE

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,440 mi
Last recorded114,440 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 TVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2012 114,440 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 107,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 104,359 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 95,981 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing low

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

rear panel behind rear bumper corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2008 86,033 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear cross member/panel corroded behind rear bumper

slight play at both front wheels[suspect bearings]

Pass 30 Jan 2007 76,276 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 65,416 miles

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

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

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

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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L555 TVE is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L555 TVE, 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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L555 TVE is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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