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Y281 ABD

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,589 mi
Last recorded48,589 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 ABD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 48,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 48,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 43,953 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 40,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 37,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 37,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 33,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 30,607 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,232 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 22,960 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 17,311 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 12,757 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 8,165 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 3,690 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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Y281 ABD is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y281 ABD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y281 ABD registered?

Y281 ABD is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y281 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y281 ABD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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