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Y696 FCU

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Lpg 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,996 mi
Last recorded69,996 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 FCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 69,996 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 69,950 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 62,356 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 62,356 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 50,348 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 50,348 miles

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

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

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

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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Y696 FCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y696 FCU, 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 Y696 FCU registered?

Y696 FCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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