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Y688 PBY

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,874 mi
Last recorded182,874 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 PBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 182,874 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 168,310 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 168,309 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

EML on !!

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012
Fail 28 Jun 2012

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

slight play in near side front tie rod end

Fail 23 Jun 2011 157,623 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 157,623 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 93,439 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 93,439 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2008 83,225 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 83,225 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 73,624 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 61,193 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 47,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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Y688 PBY is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y688 PBY, 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 Y688 PBY registered?

Y688 PBY is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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