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Y162 DRP

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,293 mi
Last recorded80,293 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 DRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 72,115 miles

oil leak on engine,power steering etc

rear axle has oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,629 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

rear differential oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2012 53,345 miles

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

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

airbag warning light is on indicating a fault

Fail 9 Jul 2012 53,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

airbag warning light is on indicating a fault

Pass 24 Jun 2011 45,167 miles

Front tyre's getting low

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column has slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2010 37,759 miles

small blow rear silencer joint

Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,118 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 32,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,599 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 26,554 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 26,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,251 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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Y162 DRP is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y162 DRP, 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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Y162 DRP is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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