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Y466 RCB

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,343 mi
Last recorded124,343 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY466 RCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 124,343 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 118,561 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 114,356 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 108,788 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 104,725 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 104,725 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 96,153 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 85,876 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 69,813 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 60,778 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 53,496 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 53,496 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 40,689 miles

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

front+rear discs+pads getting quite rusty+worn

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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Y466 RCB is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y466 RCB, 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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Y466 RCB is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y466 RCB safe to buy?

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