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Y531 UCR

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY531 UCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2010

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 85,260 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 85,260 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2008 84,048 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 84,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 82,151 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 80,608 miles

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

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

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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Y531 UCR is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y531 UCR, 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 Y531 UCR registered?

Y531 UCR is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y531 UCR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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