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Y617 WNH

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,690 mi
Last recorded55,690 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 WNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 55,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2025 55,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2024 55,497 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 55,066 miles

Underbody undersealed

Pass 11 Jan 2022 54,753 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 54,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 53,778 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2014 53,450 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassie rails are starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Apr 2014 53,449 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassie rails are starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Apr 2013 52,184 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres are starting to wear

slight play in rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,184 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres are starting to wear

slight play in rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,334 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,362 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 44,783 miles

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

offside steering knuckle has slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2008 39,560 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 35,052 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,072 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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

exhaust to gearbox mounting bolt loose

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2005 24,956 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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Y617 WNH is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y617 WNH, 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 Y617 WNH registered?

Y617 WNH is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y617 WNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y617 WNH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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