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X898 NBD

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,632 mi
Last recorded95,632 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX898 NBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 95,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear differential leaking oil

rear exhaust system heavily corroding

Fail 26 Jan 2015 95,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear differential leaking oil

rear exhaust system heavily corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2014 88,758 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 86,039 miles

Both front metal brake pipes are corroded

Exhaust is leaking slightly and is also corroded

Front number plate is damaged

Offside rear anti-roll bar link is worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 82,949 miles

steering column slight play

Pass 31 May 2011 80,135 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 80,135 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 76,188 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 76,188 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2009 71,771 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 64,342 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 58,653 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 51,572 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 49,391 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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X898 NBD is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X898 NBD, 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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X898 NBD is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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