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Y218 XST

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,359 mi
Last recorded78,359 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 XST
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 78,359 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 78,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure panel hasd corrisiuon (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 76,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 73,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front anti-roll bar link has slight play

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear anti roll bar link has slight play

offside front anti-roll bar link has slight play

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear anti roll bar link has slight play

rear brake pipes corroded at load valve

Fail 5 Apr 2012 73,920 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front anti-roll bar link has slight play

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear anti roll bar link has slight play

offside front anti-roll bar link has slight play

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear anti roll bar link has slight play

rear brake pipes corroded at load valve

Pass 7 Apr 2011 70,180 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 70,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 68,119 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 59,745 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 48,088 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 36,821 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 36,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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Y218 XST is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc 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 Y218 XST, 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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Y218 XST is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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