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VK51 PYX

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,833 mi
Last recorded32,833 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 PYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 32,833 miles

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

air bag light on

all brake pipes coverd in greese

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2010 32,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

air bag light on

all brake pipes coverd in greese

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2009 29,811 miles

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

both front tyres close to the legal limit 245/70/16 h

movement detected at steering wheel

n/s front and n/s rear also o/s rear and both front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

o/s front cv boot is cracking

o/s front wheel bearing showing movement

Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,732 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,450 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 20,256 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 16,974 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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VK51 PYX is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VK51 PYX, 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 VK51 PYX registered?

VK51 PYX is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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