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Y493 LAG

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,906 mi
Last recorded63,906 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 LAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 63,906 miles

chassis corroded front to rear

n/s/f steel brake pipe corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear coilsprings corroded

rear discs corroded

slight play steering colum top bush

Fail 11 Oct 2016 63,903 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

chassis corroded front to rear

n/s/f steel brake pipe corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear coilsprings corroded

rear discs corroded

slight play steering colum top bush

Pass 31 Oct 2015 59,480 miles

All components on underside of vehicle have corrosion present.

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Front fog lights not working.

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2015

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and back (2.4.G.1)

Front fog lights not working

O/S rear sill corroded.

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 51,323 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine managment light on

front and rear brake ferrules corroded

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

front and rear steel brake pipes corroded

offside rear sill corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear brake back plates excessivly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 51,323 miles

engine managment light on

front and rear brake ferrules corroded

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

front and rear steel brake pipes corroded

offside rear sill corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear brake back plates excessivly corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2014 51,285 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 51,258 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

front and rear suspension componenets are corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

slight movement in steering column tilt locking mechanism

spare wheel is loose in carrier but not about to fall off (wrong wheel for car)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 51,189 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,421 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 50,421 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,413 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 46,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust mounting by bell housing loose

Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,492 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside wiper blade split on end of blade

Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,299 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,757 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 35,724 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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Y493 LAG is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y493 LAG, 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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Y493 LAG is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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