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Y284 LCJ

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,325 mi
Last recorded44,325 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY284 LCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 44,325 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbones corroded/rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2024 44,325 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbones corroded/rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2023 42,877 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbones corroded/rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2023 42,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbones corroded/rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2022 41,296 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 41,294 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle part of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill by body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill by body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 39,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s sills corrosion / holes

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2021 39,240 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s and o/s sills corrosion / holes

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2020 37,833 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 37,833 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 36,020 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 36,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 34,489 miles

ADVISE corrosion on n/s and o/s side step support bars

Pass 31 Jul 2017 32,745 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 31,751 miles

advise slight blow/corrosion on exhaust middle silencer

Pass 29 Jul 2015 30,507 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 28,148 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 26,355 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 24,644 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,046 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 19,617 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 17,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 17,226 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,891 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 14,891 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 12,238 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 8,583 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 5,298 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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Y284 LCJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y284 LCJ, 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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Y284 LCJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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