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Y179 LBD

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,976 mi
Last recorded54,976 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 LBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 54,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 54,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 37,689 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 37,689 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 15,244 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 15,244 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 15,235 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 12,126 miles

alternator belt slightly perished

both front lower arm ball joint gaitors slightly perished

both front outer constant velocity joint gaitors slightly perished

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 25 Aug 2009 6,487 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 1,421 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 46,300 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,117 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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Y179 LBD is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y179 LBD, 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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Y179 LBD is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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