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Y425 HBB

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,801 mi
Last recorded133,801 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY425 HBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2012 133,801 miles

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

all brake pipes at offside front under arch junction point are slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 133,801 miles

all brake pipes at offside front under arch junction point are slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 121,471 miles

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

coolant level low

Fail 15 Nov 2011 121,470 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant level low

Pass 14 Oct 2010 117,671 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

offside rear tyre worn low

various steel brake pipes corroding, front to rears in particular

Fail 5 Oct 2010 117,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs and pads worn

offside rear tyre worn low

various steel brake pipes corroding, front to rears in particular

Pass 9 Oct 2009 113,418 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 113,418 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2008 104,526 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 104,526 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 92,642 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 80,605 miles

both c.v boots badly cracked

nearside rear tyre low 1.6 mm

offside rear tyre low 2 mm

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jul 2006 80,605 miles

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

play in both rear anti roll bar links

both c.v boots badly cracked

nearside rear tyre low 1.6 mm

offside rear tyre low 2 mm 245 70 16

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Aug 2005 60,903 miles

both driveshaft boots cracking

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear brake light dimmer

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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Y425 HBB is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y425 HBB, 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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Y425 HBB is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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