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Y296 OTL

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,718 mi
Last recorded126,718 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 OTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 126,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body mount starting to crack

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front directional indicator lens missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 119,088 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 114,742 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D.Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Uneven Wear Front Tyres

Fail 27 Oct 2016 111,736 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak in engine bay (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

uneven wear both front tyres

Pass 4 Sep 2015 111,719 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s rear inner tyre worn on inner edge

park brake only just met requirements at 16%

Fail 2 Sep 2015 111,704 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corroded (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s rear inner tyre worn on inner edge

park brake only just met requirements at 16%

Pass 1 Jul 2014 105,848 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 100,345 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded.

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 93,498 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 629,801 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 87,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,063 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 65,818 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 55,743 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2008 55,743 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

near side front slight brake binding

oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2007 46,066 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 46,066 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 36,908 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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Y296 OTL is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y296 OTL, 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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Y296 OTL is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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