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SW09 LFY

2009 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,037 mi
Last recorded110,037 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Antara68,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 LFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 110,037 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 104,542 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub-frames,suspension cups,under-sills,sill to floors and chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sills appear corroded behind sill covers

Pass 17 Oct 2020 98,203 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 87,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 86,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing unevenly. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 80,189 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 80,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,040 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 73,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 58,643 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 51,443 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 47,192 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

dampness at steering rack

front brake discs slight pitting

front tyres perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,750 miles

dampness at steering rack

exhaust short assembly corroded

front brake discs corroded,lipped

hand brake would benefit slight adjustment

n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

Fail 25 Jul 2013 42,750 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dampness at steering rack

exhaust short assembly corroded

front brake discs corroded,lipped

hand brake would benefit slight adjustment

n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

Pass 16 Jul 2012 34,254 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Antara?

Based on 362,535 MOT tests across 26,838 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
26,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 3,890
Registration plate lamp not working 3,438
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,940
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SW09 LFY is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 68,820 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Antara fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 3,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW09 LFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Antara typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SW09 LFY is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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