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Y257 UOA

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,121 mi
Last recorded67,121 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 UOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 67,121 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear cross member corroded and holed

Pass 15 Jan 2019 54,994 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 50,022 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Rear Rear anti roll bar has play in all links and bushes

steering rack has slight oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2017 50,022 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Rear Rear anti roll bar has play in all links and bushes

steering rack has slight oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2016 41,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 41,424 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) upper colum (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,343 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 30,040 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 20,305 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 20,305 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

brake pads all round low

slight play in o/s drop link

slight play in rear d bushes

Fail 24 May 2012 19,713 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front outer cv gaitors perished

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear anti roll bar d bushes and outer bushes worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 May 2012 19,713 miles

both front outer cv gaitors perished

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear anti roll bar d bushes and outer bushes worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Feb 2011 4,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,426 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 15,551 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,211 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 41,211 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 20,734 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 19,896 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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Y257 UOA is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel 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 Y257 UOA, 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 UOA registered?

Y257 UOA is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y257 UOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y257 UOA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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