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Y482 RCT

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,657 mi
Last recorded108,657 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY482 RCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 108,657 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion and weakening

Offside Rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion and weakening

Offside Rear sill back plate weakening with corrosion

bumper valance behind rear bumper corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2017 108,657 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion and weakening

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

Offside Rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion and weakening

Offside Rear sill back plate weakening with corrosion

bumper valance behind rear bumper corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 86,085 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 23 Jun 2015 85,131 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,918 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 81,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear bumper spine corroded and insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2013 79,947 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 79,947 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 78,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 78,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 76,504 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber split

o/s front upper balljoint boot split

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 24 Oct 2011 76,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber split

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,372 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both front outer c.v.boots perishing

n/s/r brake binding slightly

nail & screw in n/s/r tyre

slight movement in rear anti roll bar link rubbers

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 7 Oct 2009 65,910 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 55,427 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

tatty on body

Pass 5 Oct 2007 46,352 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 43,425 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 38,273 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 38,273 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2005 35,846 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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Y482 RCT is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y482 RCT, 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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Y482 RCT is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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