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Y183 OFS

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,254 mi
Last recorded113,254 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 OFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 113,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear outer sill area slightly corroded

Offside Rear outer sill area slightly corroded

Rear non structural corrosion to under side rear panel

Pass 2 Sep 2017 109,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill area slightly corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear outer sill area slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2016 104,731 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 96,444 miles

Fuel tank holder very corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Aug 2015 96,444 miles

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

Fuel tank holder very corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Aug 2014 86,229 miles

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

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

fuel tank guard is excessively corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2014 86,229 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

fuel tank guard is excessively corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 76,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

play detected in nearside front wheel

Pass 16 Jul 2012 72,320 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pipes to compensator in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2011 68,542 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 68,541 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 63,030 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 58,014 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 58,014 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 54,800 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 49,707 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2006 42,463 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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Y183 OFS is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y183 OFS, 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 Y183 OFS registered?

Y183 OFS is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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