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X484 BUX

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,678 mi
Last recorded61,678 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX484 BUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 61,678 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED / REPAIRED BY WELDED PATCHES

Fail 7 Feb 2012 61,678 miles

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

Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

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

BATTERY INSECURE

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED / REPAIRED BY WELDED PATCHES

Pass 29 Apr 2010 59,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering colum noisy

Fail 15 Apr 2010 59,140 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Knock when driving

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

Pass 23 May 2006 54,816 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 54,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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X484 BUX is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X484 BUX, 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 X484 BUX registered?

X484 BUX is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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