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Y498 LAG

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,279 mi
Last recorded44,279 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 LAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 44,279 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 3 Oct 2014 44,277 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 12 Sep 2013 42,679 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Sep 2013 42,679 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 Apr 2011 42,632 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2011 42,632 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2010 39,729 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 30,597 miles

underbody corroded... play in rear anti roll bar bushes and links... tyresw worn

Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,069 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 21,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,059 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 11,179 miles

nearside and offside front to rear break pipes pitted and corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2006 31,721 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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Y498 LAG is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y498 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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What year was Y498 LAG registered?

Y498 LAG is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y498 LAG safe to buy?

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