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X483 DEP

2001 Opel Frontera

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,179 mi
Last recorded78,179 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Opel Frontera73,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX483 DEP
MakeOpel
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 78,179 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 77,192 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 77,182 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sil X2 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2017 76,009 miles
Pass 25 May 2016
Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,714 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,646 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 70,384 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 65,343 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 59,457 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 59,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 54,209 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,466 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,535 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 43,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

How Reliable is the Opel Frontera?

Based on 1,170 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,595
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 91
position lamp(s) not working 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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X483 DEP is a 2001 Opel Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Opel Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 73,144 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X483 DEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Opel Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X483 DEP is a 2001 Opel Frontera, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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