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Y231 MNM

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,640 mi
Last recorded54,640 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 MNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 54,640 miles

engine-brake-air bag warning lights on dash, rear brake noise, horn tone, oil leaks, play in rear anti roll bar links at limit, front to rear and rear metal brake pipes rusty and coverd, front brake pads wearing thin

surface corrosion to n/s and o/s rear doorsteps, complete chassis

Pass 27 Feb 2009 79,335 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 74,573 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

front bumper damaged causing front fogs to point upwards

headlight leveler inop

nearside front fog light inop

Pass 25 Feb 2008 74,573 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

front bumper damaged causing front fogs to point upwards

headlight leveler inop

nearside front fog light inop

Pass 30 Oct 2007 74,533 miles

Battery insecure

drivers seat cushion deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroding at the rear

rear wiper faulty

Fail 29 Oct 2007 74,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

drivers seat cushion deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroding at the rear

rear wiper faulty

Pass 19 Jan 2007 73,513 miles

Nearside front cv boot leaking grease

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2007 73,513 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front grill insecure

Nearside front cv boot leaking grease

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2007 73,481 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2006 71,090 miles

Rear off side seat belt condition border/line

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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Y231 MNM is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y231 MNM, 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 Y231 MNM registered?

Y231 MNM is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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