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Y551 KLG

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,463 mi
Last recorded117,463 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 KLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 117,463 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 117,456 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2016 106,221 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 105,416 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,802 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 96,059 miles

Brake pipes have surface corrosion

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 96,059 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Brake pipes have surface corrosion

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 May 2012 93,027 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 91,055 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 89,541 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 85,319 miles

advise nail in o/s front tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2008 83,478 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 75,136 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 75,136 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 May 2006 66,208 miles

Front number plate cracked but still secure.

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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Y551 KLG is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y551 KLG, 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 Y551 KLG registered?

Y551 KLG is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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