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Y189 AAB

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

White Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,908 mi
Last recorded90,908 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 AAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 90,908 miles

chassis slight corrosion

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2015 82,140 miles

brake discs worn

chassis corroded

slight play steering & front wheel bearings

Fail 28 Feb 2015 82,140 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake discs worn

chassis corroded

slight play steering & front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,250 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 80,984 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 79,810 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Sep 2010 76,234 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 76,229 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 62,343 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 62,209 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,193 miles

slight blow exhaust mid section

slight play o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Aug 2008 52,193 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight blow exhaust mid section

slight play o/s front wheel bearing

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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Y189 AAB is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,171cc diesel 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 Y189 AAB, 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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Y189 AAB is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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