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X978 VUG

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,848 mi
Last recorded78,848 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 VUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2010 78,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 77,668 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 73,892 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 73,892 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 69,286 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 64,398 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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X978 VUG is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 X978 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 X978 VUG registered?

X978 VUG is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X978 VUG safe to buy?

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