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X977 WLG

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,079 mi
Last recorded124,079 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX977 WLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 124,079 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 99,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Jun 2013 99,068 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Jun 2012 107,756 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 107,756 miles

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

general underside corrosion

movement in both rear anti roll bar link bushes

oil around nearside front steering rack gaitor

oil leaks

Pass 27 Jan 2011 99,320 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 99,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leaks

general corrosion on underside

offside front tyre on limit on outer edge

slight judder on front brakes

slight power steering oil leak

some movement in adjustable steering column

some wear in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 26 Jan 2010 91,317 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 91,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 87,315 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 87,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 74,761 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 63,702 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 53,314 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 53,305 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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X977 WLG is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,171cc diesel 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 X977 WLG, 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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X977 WLG is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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