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X473 NBD

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,867 mi
Last recorded85,867 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX473 NBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 85,867 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 76,797 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 67,575 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 67,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s stepcover insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2007 62,147 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 62,147 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak from nearside rear axle oil seal

Fail 18 Aug 2005 49,186 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

minor brake judder noted at on road brake test

Pass 18 Aug 2005 49,186 miles

minor brake judder noted at on road brake test

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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X473 NBD is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X473 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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What year was X473 NBD registered?

X473 NBD is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X473 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X473 NBD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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