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Y523 FSG

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,100 mi
Last recorded50,100 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 FSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,100 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight exhaust blow from centre box

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Nov 2009
Fail 2 Sep 2009 49,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate damaged

near side mirror cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,517 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,665 miles

engine manegment light stayes on

front and rear pads starting to wear low

hand brake requires adjustment

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2006 32,350 miles

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

slight knock on steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,330 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 25,962 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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Y523 FSG is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y523 FSG, 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 Y523 FSG registered?

Y523 FSG is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y523 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y523 FSG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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