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X635 VUG

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,439 mi
Last recorded96,439 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX635 VUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 96,439 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen wipers are slightly faulty.

fuel filler cap is slightly damaged.

Fail 7 Dec 2012 96,358 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front windscreen wipers are slightly faulty.

fuel filler cap is slightly damaged.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 93,244 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 88,047 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 88,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine oil was below min 2 litres added

Pass 3 Dec 2009 80,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 72,179 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 72,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 63,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 63,672 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 55,311 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 55,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 46,569 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 46,569 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.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 VUG is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 X635 VUG registered?

X635 VUG is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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