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VE51 BSY

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,349 mi
Last recorded82,349 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 BSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 82,349 miles

front brake pads look low

front shock damp

n/s rear tyre getting low

Fail 11 Oct 2018 82,349 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads look low

front shock damp

n/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 12 Oct 2017 69,766 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 69,398 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front tyre nearing limit

slight play rear anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Sep 2016 57,298 miles

engine light on

front wipers split and in poor condition , although clearing ok

Fail 15 Sep 2016 57,272 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

front wipers split and in poor condition , although clearing ok

Pass 29 Sep 2015 51,518 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 50,460 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,531 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 41,712 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,323 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 41,321 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,375 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 36,247 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 36,245 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 31,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 28,088 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 22,817 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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VE51 BSY is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VE51 BSY, 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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VE51 BSY is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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