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RJ51 YLF

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,685 mi
Last recorded76,685 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 YLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 76,685 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S and N/S ()

Fail 29 May 2018 76,675 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached both (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Body component likely to become detached Step (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Body component slightly loose Step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S and N/S ()

Pass 24 May 2017 76,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2017 76,091 miles

Stop lamp not working Center (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2016 75,519 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 74,209 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 71,420 miles

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

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 67,185 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2013 67,165 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2012 92,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 92,431 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 90,188 miles

All anti roll bar linkages and bushes have slight play

Both front c/v gaitors deteriorated

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Brake pipes are heavily greased unable to asses fully but are corroded where visible

Exhaust corroded and poorly repaired

Front brake discs are worn and rear are pitted

Nearside front track rod end has slight play

Nearside front tyre is scuffed and perished slightly

Offside front steering rack arm has slight play

Rear brake pads low

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear tyres slightly perished and wearing close to legal limits

Suspension component bushes worn and perished slightly

Under tray fitted under engine bay and steering rack unable asses fully but sttering rack does seem wet but unable to asses for leaks

Fail 23 May 2011 90,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

All anti roll bar linkages and bushes have slight play

Both front c/v gaitors deteriorated

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Brake pipes are heavily greased unable to asses fully but are corroded where visible

Exhaust corroded and poorly repaired

Front brake discs are worn and rear are pitted

Nearside front track rod end has slight play

Nearside front tyre is scuffed and perished slightly

Offside front steering rack arm has slight play

Rear brake pads low

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear tyres slightly perished and wearing close to legal limits

Suspension component bushes worn and perished slightly

Under tray fitted under engine bay and steering rack unable asses fully but sttering rack does seem wet but unable to asses for leaks

Fail 28 Apr 2011 90,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes are covered with grease and unable to inspect fully

front brake discs are worn

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 27 Oct 2009 76,594 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 67,038 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 60,546 miles

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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RJ51 YLF is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RJ51 YLF, 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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RJ51 YLF is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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