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Y856 SEF

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,924 mi
Last recorded94,924 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY856 SEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 94,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 94,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 90,280 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 90,276 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 82,995 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,314 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,701 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 49,433 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 47,204 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 41,264 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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Y856 SEF is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y856 SEF, 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 Y856 SEF registered?

Y856 SEF is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y856 SEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y856 SEF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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