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Y772 VDO

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY772 VDO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

discs rusty

light rust on offside rear outer sill

offside body mount distorted

rust on front wishbones

rust on rear pannel(not in perscribed area)

slight play in offside lower ball joint

Fail 26 Nov 2013

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

discs rusty

light rust on offside rear outer sill

offside body mount distorted

rust on front wishbones

rust on rear pannel(not in perscribed area)

slight play in offside lower ball joint

Pass 22 Feb 2011 117,638 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 115,843 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 109,850 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 109,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 101,710 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 93,454 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 86,227 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 86,227 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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Y772 VDO is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y772 VDO, 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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Y772 VDO is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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