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Y527 NDB

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,694 mi
Last recorded99,694 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY527 NDB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 99,694 miles

Engine light on

Exhaust flexi blowing

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

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 98,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 98,980 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 44,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 95,798 miles

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

front & rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2010 95,794 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

front & rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2009 88,081 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 88,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 76,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 60,629 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 49,190 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2006 49,190 miles

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

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

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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Y527 NDB is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y527 NDB, 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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Y527 NDB is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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