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Y693 NEU

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,333 mi
Last recorded51,333 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY693 NEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 51,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 48,108 miles

Front Slight Oil Leak

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

Under Trays Fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 44,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,419 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2013 40,419 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 37,158 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

air bag light illuminated

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes greased

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,492 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 34,484 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 32,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,694 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,262 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,875 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,583 miles

Exhaust manifold gasket leaking (minor)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 19,583 miles

Exhaust manifold gasket leaking (minor)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,967 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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Y693 NEU is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y693 NEU, 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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Y693 NEU is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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