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X133 CWP

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

125,207 mi
Last recorded125,207 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX133 CWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 125,207 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

interior mirror missing

Fail 16 Jun 2016 125,206 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

interior mirror missing

Pass 18 Jun 2015 119,276 miles

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

play in rear anti roll bar mountings

Fail 16 Jun 2015 119,274 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges and on legal limit

play in rear anti roll bar mountings

Pass 11 Jun 2014 110,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge & close to legal limit.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 110,759 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 99,462 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 14 Jun 2013 99,462 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 25 Jun 2012 87,015 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 87,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011

Air bag lamp on.

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011

Air bag lamp on.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 84,441 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Jun 2010 84,440 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jun 2009 77,897 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 77,897 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 67,454 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 67,454 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 54,210 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 54,210 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 43,362 miles

engine cover fitted, unable to fully check front steering and suspension

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Jun 2005 32,408 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 32,205 miles

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)

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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X133 CWP is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 X133 CWP, 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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X133 CWP is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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