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Y257 KTF

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,730 mi
Last recorded66,730 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 KTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,730 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 66,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 57,465 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 57,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear door badly damaged.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,333 miles

Front brake pads low

Front number plate damaged

N/S/F and O/S/R tyres on limit

O/S rack play

S;ight play N/S F drop link

Fail 25 Feb 2009 46,333 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads low

Front number plate damaged

N/S/F and o/S/R tyres on limit

O/S rack play

O/S rack play

S;ight play N/S F drop link

Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,673 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,288 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 23,346 miles

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

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

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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Y257 KTF is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y257 KTF, 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 Y257 KTF registered?

Y257 KTF is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y257 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y257 KTF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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