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Y235 RJU

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,118 mi
Last recorded116,118 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY235 RJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 116,118 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 116,011 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

leak evident from power assisted steering pump/hose

left side door mirror damaged

left side front brake pipe coroded

left side front exhaust mount very corroded

rear service brake inbalance evident

Pass 24 Aug 2011 107,636 miles

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

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

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

left and right side front brake hose ferrules corrded

left side dipped headlamp aim upper limit

left side front brake pipe corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 101,296 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

left and right side rear brake discs worn

left side dipped headlamp aim upper limit

Fail 2 Sep 2010 101,296 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

left and right side rear brake discs worn

left side dipped headlamp aim upper limit

Fail 27 Aug 2009 90,895 miles

Front brake pads not clearly visible, but appear low. Have them checked.

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 90,895 miles

Front brake pads not clearly visible, but appear low. Have them checked.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 78,170 miles

chip in front screen

Pass 7 Sep 2007 64,949 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 64,949 miles

Lower Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 63,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,948 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 48,945 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 36,045 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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Y235 RJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y235 RJU, 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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Y235 RJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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