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X956 MGB

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,027 mi
Last recorded97,027 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX956 MGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 97,027 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 97,027 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 94,904 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 94,904 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 89,491 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 89,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 87,132 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS WORN

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Body not fully secure PANEL CORRODED (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 87,132 miles

Front Registration plate insecure DAMAGED (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH (4.7.2 (a))

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS WORN

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Body not fully secure PANEL CORRODED (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 76,789 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 76,789 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,620 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 37,590 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 22,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 22,166 miles

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

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

nearside wiper torn, still clearing screen

Pass 21 Feb 2013 20,899 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 19,330 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 17,733 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 16,212 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 14,327 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 12,721 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 10,772 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 8,792 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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X956 MGB is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 X956 MGB, 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 X956 MGB registered?

X956 MGB is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X956 MGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X956 MGB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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