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X635 MGS

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,880 mi
Last recorded98,880 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX635 MGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 98,880 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 82,609 miles

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

Outer sills have some corroson

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

SRS light intermitent

Fail 23 Dec 2013 82,472 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer sills have some corroson

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 74,247 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT stays on

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,347 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 57,184 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 57,183 miles

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

front brake pads low

n/s front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2010 46,664 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 24,967 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 24,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

air bag light on

both wipers spliting on both ends

nearside front tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Pass 29 Dec 2006 11,630 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 35,624 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 35,624 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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X635 MGS is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X635 MGS, 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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X635 MGS is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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