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X616 VUG

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,801 mi
Last recorded76,801 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX616 VUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 76,801 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 76,753 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 71,566 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 71,551 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,071 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to valve at offside front under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 64,064 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to valve at offside front under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 54,871 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 54,859 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 48,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 48,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 41,986 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 41,984 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 36,548 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

airbag light on indicating a fault

play at top of steering column

Fail 25 Jan 2013 36,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

airbag light on indicating a fault

play at top of steering column

Pass 26 Jan 2012 30,628 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 30,625 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 23,895 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 23,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 23,270 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 22,495 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 21,586 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 20,699 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 24 Jan 2006 18,511 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 18,511 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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X616 VUG is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X616 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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What year was X616 VUG registered?

X616 VUG is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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