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X597 VUG

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,844 mi
Last recorded103,844 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 VUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 103,844 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 103,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2012 92,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

offside front fog lamp not working

offside rear bumper slightly insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2011 83,277 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 83,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 77,074 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 63,913 miles

nearside and offside front driveshaft outer gaitors perishing and weepy

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside front steering rack gaitor wet

offside rear bumper quarter slightly insecure

offside rear handbrake efficiency low

Pass 30 Jul 2008 51,836 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 51,836 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 41,636 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 33,876 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 33,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

245/70/16 alloy wheels fitted

all metal brake pipes have been inspected as presented ( pipes covered in grease )

object inbeded in structure of off side front tyre tread / sidewall

this vehicelhas been tested as presented some testable items are concelled behind protective covers

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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X597 VUG is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X597 VUG, 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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X597 VUG is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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