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X281 FEP

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

109,623 mi
Last recorded109,623 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 FEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2017 109,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassi (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi by trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassi (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassi (6.6.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 106,437 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 97,959 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 97,959 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings gearbox mounting (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 97,944 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2014 90,217 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 90,217 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 89,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

offside front fog light broken

Fail 3 Jun 2013 89,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

offside front fog light broken

Pass 29 May 2012 86,759 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 May 2012 86,759 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 82,938 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light stays on

Fail 7 Jun 2011 82,938 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light stays on

offside wiperblade split

Pass 10 Jun 2010 77,524 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 77,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

nearside spot light not working

Pass 11 Jun 2009 75,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 75,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

mid brake pipe excessive corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2008 72,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 72,492 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 65,625 miles

air bag light stays on

Pass 29 Nov 2005 61,282 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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X281 FEP is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 X281 FEP, 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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X281 FEP is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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