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Y133 LAR

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,144 mi
Last recorded84,144 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 LAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 84,144 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

heavy surface corrosion to rear of offside inner sill

rear brake disc shields corroded

surface corrosion to rear chassis

surface corrosion to towbar

Pass 9 Sep 2013 80,276 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front brake binding slightly

surface corrosion to rear of offside sill

Pass 17 Apr 2012 75,286 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight fraying to driver's seat belt

surface corrosion to both rear brake pipes

surface corrosion to brake pipes at LSV

surface perishing to both outer c.v. gaiters

Pass 15 Mar 2011 70,333 miles

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

slight play on steering column

Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,647 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 65,647 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 58,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,196 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 54,137 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 49,177 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,133 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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Y133 LAR is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y133 LAR, 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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Y133 LAR is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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