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Y313 MCP

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,362 mi
Last recorded157,362 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY313 MCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 157,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes under the car have been painted- condition unknown (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced The chassis and body mounting points are corroded throughout the underside of the car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 157,324 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes under the car have been painted- condition unknown (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced The chassis and body mounting points are corroded throughout the underside of the car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 150,267 miles

Underside has areas of corrosion, these are not within any prescribed areas at the time of testing.

Pass 2 Aug 2018 146,130 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 146,123 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 May 2018 145,829 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded From comp-valve to axle (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes through inner wing to valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats ()

Pass 15 May 2017 137,945 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats missing ()

Service brake efficiency just met (56%)

Pass 16 May 2016 128,409 miles

No rear seats fitted at the time of test

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake efficiency just met (56%)

Fail 12 May 2016 128,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

No rear seats fitted at the time of test

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake efficiency just met (56%)

Pass 26 May 2015 120,421 miles

No rear seats at time of test

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

Fail 18 May 2015 120,103 miles

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

No rear seats at time of test

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2014 110,333 miles

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 May 2013 100,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 May 2013 100,323 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 May 2012 91,876 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 91,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2011 82,161 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 72,635 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 72,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 62,144 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 55,229 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 49,454 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 44,304 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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Y313 MCP is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 Y313 MCP, 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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Y313 MCP is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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