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X985 VUG

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,992 mi
Last recorded42,992 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX985 VUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 42,992 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,081 miles

SUN STRIP / PLATES / OIL LEAKS / CORROSION ON O/S/R OUTER SILL / ENDS OF BRAKE PIPES CORRODING/ CORROSION ON REAR SPRINGS X CHASSIE RAILS X SUSPENSION UNITS/ SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR ROLL BAR BUSHES

Pass 7 Oct 2013 30,730 miles

MESH ON LIGHTS / O/S/R OUTER SILL CORRODING / CORROSION ON O/S/F BRAKE PIPE X REAR PIPE FROM FLEXI TO CONPENSATOR / OIL LEAKS / REAR SPRINGS CORRODING

Pass 9 Oct 2012 27,047 miles

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED / FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT / SLIGHT CORRSION ON BRAKE PIPE FROM CONPENSATOR TO FLEXI / SLIGHT OIL LEAK / SLIGHT CORRSION ON UNDER BODY X SUSPENSION UNITS

Fail 8 Oct 2012 27,047 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED / FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT / SLIGHT CORRSION ON BRAKE PIPE FROM CONPENSATOR TO FLEXI / SLIGHT OIL LEAK / SLIGHT CORRSION ON UNDER BODY X SUSPENSION UNITS

Pass 7 Oct 2011 20,792 miles

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 11 Oct 2010 11,142 miles

SLIGHT LEAK ON O/S/R HUB

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F BEARING

Pass 14 Oct 2009 1,144 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 1,042 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 62,261 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 50,103 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 38,777 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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X985 VUG is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X985 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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X985 VUG is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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