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Y661 ABD

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,682 mi
Last recorded115,682 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY661 ABD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 115,682 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 108,044 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering column hight ajuster

Fail 12 Jun 2015 108,041 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

slight play in steering column hight ajuster

Pass 13 Jun 2014 97,286 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s & o/s front tyres worn oninner wedge

slight corrosion on several brake pipes

Fail 13 Jun 2014 97,282 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s & o/s front tyres worn oninner wedge

slight corrosion on several brake pipes

Pass 6 Jun 2013 96,022 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 96,022 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 94,094 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2010 91,593 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 91,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 77,674 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 77,674 miles

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 59,409 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,828 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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Y661 ABD is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y661 ABD, 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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Y661 ABD is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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