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Y731 SVM

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,953 mi
Last recorded85,953 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY731 SVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 85,953 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust has slight leak

Offside Front Nail in tyre also cracking in tread ()

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

slight play in both nsf and osf hubs

Fail 6 Jul 2017 85,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill inner door edge (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust has slight leak

Offside Front Nail in tyre also cracking in tread ()

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

slight play in both nsf and osf hubs

Pass 20 May 2016 81,100 miles

play in frt hubs and steering column..

Fail 20 May 2016 81,099 miles

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

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

play in frt hubs and steering column..

Pass 27 Apr 2015 75,865 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in frt hubs and steering..

Pass 14 May 2014 71,391 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2014 71,734 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 65,837 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 55,961 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

battery insecure

corrosion to suspension and braking components

rear tyres wearing uneven

steering notchy

Pass 25 May 2011 55,045 miles

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

corrosion to suspension and braking components

movement in steering column

steering operation notchy

Fail 17 May 2011 55,002 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion to suspension and braking components

movement in steering column

steering operation notchy

Pass 18 May 2010 54,007 miles

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

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

under body areas,braking and suspension components covered in mud

Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,477 miles

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

rear anti-roll bar rubbers worn

Pass 29 Apr 2008 51,232 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 45,421 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 37,446 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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Y731 SVM is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y731 SVM, 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 Y731 SVM registered?

Y731 SVM is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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