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Y603 XEW

2001 Opel Frontera

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,387 mi
Last recorded100,387 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Opel Frontera73,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY603 XEW
MakeOpel
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 100,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 98,650 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades are smearing,front and rear brake pads look worn

Pass 6 Aug 2008 96,073 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 96,073 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front headlamps are slightly loose

both front wipers are smearing and streaking screen

Pass 9 Aug 2007 91,277 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 91,277 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 73,575 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Frontera?

Based on 1,170 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,595
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 91
position lamp(s) not working 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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Y603 XEW is a 2001 Opel Frontera in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Opel Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 73,144 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y603 XEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Opel Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y603 XEW registered?

Y603 XEW is a 2001 Opel Frontera, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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