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Y208 HCH

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

625,815 mi
Last recorded625,815 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 HCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2011 625,815 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 625,815 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 60,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 54,205 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,550 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 47,910 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 42,321 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 32,664 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 32,664 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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Y208 HCH 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 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 Y208 HCH, 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 Y208 HCH registered?

Y208 HCH is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y208 HCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y208 HCH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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