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Y191 VGC

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

32,451 mi
Last recorded32,451 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY191 VGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 32,451 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 32,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 30,366 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 30,366 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 23,611 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 23,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 16,947 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 15,792 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,005 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split but still clears

offside front tyre worn out on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2011 13,001 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside wiper blade split but still clears

offside front tyre worn out on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2010 10,483 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air bag on

offside rear tyre outer wall has cut

Pass 9 Mar 2009 7,648 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front brake hose ferrules has surface corrossion

Pass 3 Mar 2008 3,187 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007
Pass 16 Mar 2006 35,511 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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Y191 VGC is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y191 VGC, 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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Y191 VGC is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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