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Y39 VJC

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,353 mi
Last recorded96,353 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY39 VJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2018 96,353 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Alternator drive belt braking up along the Ribbed area

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 92,367 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 92,281 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 88,967 miles

'Handbrake on' warning lamp illuminates when brake pedal depressed.

Engine management fault lamp illuminates at slow idle speed

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 88,836 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

'Handbrake on' warning lamp illuminates when brake pedal depressed.

Engine management fault lamp illuminates at slow idle speed

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 88,515 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 84,960 miles

Engine management fault lamp lit at idle speed

Fail 21 Mar 2014 84,927 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine management fault lamp lit at idle speed

Pass 7 Dec 2012 81,711 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 81,599 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 76,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 71,381 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 66,995 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 61,545 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 56,803 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 47,975 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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Y39 VJC is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y39 VJC, 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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Y39 VJC is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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