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T40 UEL

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,405 mi
Last recorded48,405 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 UEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 48,405 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2024 42,136 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 38,065 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 32,534 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 25,176 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 22,462 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 97,571 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 97,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 82,757 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2007 82,757 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2006 65,329 miles

Nearside 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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T40 UEL is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T40 UEL, 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 T40 UEL registered?

T40 UEL is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is T40 UEL safe to buy?

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