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Y486 KBH

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY486 KBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021

chassis corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 94,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

all vehicle fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2020 94,021 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

all vehicle fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2019 90,443 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s link and d bushes worn

Upper steering bearing slight play

power steering slight leak

rear bumper bar corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2019 90,443 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear n/s and o/s front to rear front o/s and n/s all marked (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s link and d bushes worn

Upper steering bearing slight play

power steering slight leak

rear bumper bar corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 86,553 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Rear bumper support corroded

power steering reservoir, pump and steering rack gaiters have a light misting of oil

windscreen wipers smear

Fail 9 Jan 2018 86,472 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexible section and central silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear bumper support corroded

power steering reservoir, pump and steering rack gaiters have a light misting of oil

windscreen wipers smear

Pass 26 Jan 2017 82,801 miles

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

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

rear bumper support bracket corodded

Fail 20 Jan 2017 82,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure both sides (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

rear bumper support bracket corodded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 75,264 miles

exhaust starting to blow on flex

o/s/f outer cv boot starting to crack

play starting in o/s/f drop link

Pass 30 Jan 2015 70,751 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit of 1.6mm

Pass 22 Jan 2014 67,149 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit of 1,6mm

rear wiper blade rubber

slight play in n/s/f hub bearing

Pass 28 Jan 2013 62,716 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

rear brake pipes starting to rust

strong advice n/s/f tyre on limit of 1,6mm

Pass 1 Dec 2011 58,639 miles

strong advice n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit of 1,6mm

Pass 21 Jul 2010 54,422 miles

both outer cv boots front starting to crack

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

screw in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 17 Jul 2009 47,484 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked in tread and worn to wear bars

Slight knocking noise from steering rack

Fail 16 Jul 2009 47,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside front tyre cracked in tread and worn to wear bars

Slight knocking noise from steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2008 42,466 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 42,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 39,058 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 34,683 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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Y486 KBH is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y486 KBH, 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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Y486 KBH is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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