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Y548 KCY

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,813 mi
Last recorded95,813 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY548 KCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 95,813 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 95,751 miles

Centre Anti-roll bar severely distorted anti rolll bar rubbing boby (2.4.G.1)

Centre Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Centre Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 95,023 miles

Advise brake check,brake pipes rusty.

Advise outer sills rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2014 90,079 miles

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

advise full brake check

Pass 17 Oct 2013 87,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 87,561 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 86,892 miles

corrosion on all four brake discs,o/sr brake dic backplate corroded away,rust on drivers side b post and sill,

Fail 27 Oct 2012 86,892 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

corrosion on all four brake discs,o/sr brake dic backplate corroded away,rust on drivers side b post and sill,

unable to carry out brake test due to brake fluid leak.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 85,758 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes are not visable for full inspection but are corroded (both pipes).

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 80,284 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 69,209 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 61,812 miles

slight play in n/sf wheel bearing.

Pass 18 May 2007 52,852 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 18 May 2007 52,852 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 15 May 2006 44,845 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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Y548 KCY is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue 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 Y548 KCY, 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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Y548 KCY is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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