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Y685 CCL

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,875 mi
Last recorded100,875 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 CCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 100,875 miles

corrosion various parts of underbody and components some in non-prescibed areas namely box section behind rear bumper has almost corroded away but is bolted item

minor play in front wheel bearings

n/s mirror cracked

slight corrosion some brake ferrules and associated pipework

slight deterioration some bushes

some damage to bodywork

some mud under vehicle at time of test

surface corrosion chassis ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

Fail 20 Mar 2013 100,875 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion various parts of underbody and components some in non-prescibed areas namely box section behind rear bumper has almost corroded away but is bolted item

minor play in front wheel bearings

n/s mirror cracked

slight corrosion some brake ferrules and associated pipework

slight deterioration some bushes

some damage to bodywork

some mud under vehicle at time of test

surface corrosion chassis ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

Pass 13 Mar 2012 99,379 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion various parts of underbody and components some in non prescribed areas rear crossmember etc ok at time of test with coerrosion assessment tool

fuel pipes corroded

heavy surface corrosion on chassis but ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

slight deterioration some bushes

Fail 13 Mar 2012 99,379 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion various parts of underbody and components some in non prescribed areas rear crossmember etc ok at time of test with coerrosion assessment tool

fuel pipes corroded

heavy surface corrosion on chassis but ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

slight deterioration some bushes

Pass 11 Mar 2011 97,889 miles

ns mirror lense damaged/rear brake discs coroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 97,889 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

ns mirror lense damaged/rear brake discs coroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 95,494 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 90,612 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 90,609 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 78,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 78,265 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 69,665 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 69,665 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 59,029 miles

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

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

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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Y685 CCL is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y685 CCL, 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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Y685 CCL is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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