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Y221 XST

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,539 mi
Last recorded133,539 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 XST
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 133,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all four brake disc covers ditiriorate

Fail 11 Apr 2019 133,534 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all four brake disc covers ditiriorate

Pass 9 Feb 2018 131,603 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc covers corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 131,597 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc covers corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 139,503 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

front brake disc cover exesivly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2017 139,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of the cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

front brake disc cover exesivly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 136,665 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 133,689 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 130,142 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 124,754 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 124,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 120,919 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 109,718 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 94,674 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 94,674 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 86,598 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 77,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2007 72,265 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 65,329 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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Y221 XST is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y221 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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Y221 XST is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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