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X601 VUG

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,914 mi
Last recorded73,914 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX601 VUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 73,914 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body area to rear of both rear wheel rches becoming corroded

both rear sill areas becoming corroded

rear of chassis becoming corroded throughout

Pass 15 Jan 2020 71,863 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear sections of inner and outer sill becoming corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 69,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 69,440 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill weakened (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill weakened (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 66,420 miles

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

all tyres slightly cracked/perished

brake pipes greased

Fail 22 Aug 2017 66,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres slightly cracked/perished

brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Aug 2016 63,464 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes slightly imbalanced

o/s/f metal brake pipes are greased

rear of both rear wheel arch areas are slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 63,421 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes slightly imbalanced

o/s/f metal brake pipes are greased

rear of both rear wheel arch areas are slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 60,440 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 60,145 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 59,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 59,607 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 58,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,921 miles

slight corrosion on b/pipes

Fail 19 Jan 2012 56,920 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on b/pipes

Pass 26 Jan 2011 53,961 miles

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

both rear tire s close to wear bars wearing on shoulders

center and rear section brake pipes corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

Fail 26 Jan 2011 53,960 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

both rear tire s close to wear bars wearing on shoulders

center and rear section brake pipes corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2010 50,993 miles

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

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

o/s/ rack arm play

Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,160 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 46,160 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 41,774 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,796 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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X601 VUG is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X601 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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X601 VUG is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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