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Y168 GRB

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,633 mi
Last recorded122,633 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 GRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 122,633 miles

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

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

all prescribe areas corrodsed but not considered ecessive

all tyre side walls perishing

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 117,557 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 110,413 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 103,581 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 97,602 miles

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)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 97,602 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 89,003 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 71,827 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 66,783 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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Y168 GRB is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y168 GRB, 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 Y168 GRB registered?

Y168 GRB is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y168 GRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y168 GRB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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