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X388 NBD

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,099 mi
Last recorded156,099 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX388 NBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2017 156,099 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO AUXILARY BELT SLACK (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play N s and o s (2.5.A.3c)

N s r and o s r body mount brackets heavily deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 150,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear body mounts rusty

Undertrays fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 150,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Top shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear body mounts rusty

Undertrays fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 144,372 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 144,368 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 140,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis corroded

front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

offside centre brake pipes corroded

offside front inner brake pipes corroded

rear anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2014 140,901 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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 Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis corroded

front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

offside centre brake pipes corroded

offside front inner brake pipes corroded

rear anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2013 136,122 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Airbag fault warning lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Surface corrosion to all suspension & hub components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 130,629 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 118,532 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 118,532 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 110,088 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 101,268 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 88,456 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 75,697 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 65,709 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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X388 NBD is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X388 NBD, 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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X388 NBD is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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