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X217 PEW

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,944 mi
Last recorded31,944 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX217 PEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 31,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear ex bracket snapped

Fail 27 Mar 2012 31,917 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear ex bracket snapped

Pass 12 Feb 2011 24,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 11,745 miles

rear exhaust blow joint

Pass 22 Jan 2009 3,705 miles

no rear seats set up only 2 front seat belts checked brake fluid low

Fail 22 Jan 2009 3,705 miles

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

no rear seats set up only 2 front seat belts checked brake fluid low

Pass 3 Jan 2008 100,473 miles

oil on min 3 tyres on legal limit

Pass 23 Jan 2007 90,023 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 May 2006 86,007 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 82,219 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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X217 PEW is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X217 PEW, 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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X217 PEW is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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