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Y509 WVV

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,393 mi
Last recorded96,393 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY509 WVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 96,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 96,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 92,346 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre perrished

Fail 30 Sep 2014 92,319 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre perrished

Pass 17 Oct 2013 88,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear brake discs is corroded on the inner surface

Pass 10 Sep 2012 85,729 miles

front wiper blades are starting to smear

Pass 28 Sep 2011 82,571 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 82,565 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

power steering reservior is empty

Pass 29 Sep 2010 78,215 miles

Front discs worn.

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

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

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

oil level low.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 74,231 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 74,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 67,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 61,796 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 58,858 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 48,770 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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Y509 WVV is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y509 WVV, 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 Y509 WVV registered?

Y509 WVV is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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