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Y228 BGE

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,927 mi
Last recorded52,927 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 BGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2016 52,927 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

note.brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Jan 2015 52,590 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

note.brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Jan 2014 52,130 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note,brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Jan 2013 51,138 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Note: Air bag warning lamp illuminated.

Note: Brake pipes have been greased.

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 51,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 50,141 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 brake discs slitely worn

both rear back plates slite corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2010 49,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 47,581 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 47,236 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 47,236 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 47,234 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,527 miles

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

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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Y228 BGE 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 83.3%.

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 Y228 BGE, 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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Y228 BGE is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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