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Y415 BBA

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,471 mi
Last recorded66,471 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY415 BBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 66,471 miles

Slight travel handbrake lever

Underside slight corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2024 65,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 64,554 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 63,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 63,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 58,287 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 58,287 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 56,377 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 56,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 56,018 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,926 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 55,901 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 55,900 miles

Fuel tank leaking pipes excessive diesel leak (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2014 55,763 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 55,186 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 55,186 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 54,359 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 53,726 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 51,353 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 50,063 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 48,268 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 46,125 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 42,829 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 42,829 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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Y415 BBA is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y415 BBA, 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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What year was Y415 BBA registered?

Y415 BBA is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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