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Y859 RWH

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,496 mi
Last recorded109,496 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 RWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 109,496 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 106,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 103,698 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 103,698 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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 11 Oct 2011 99,851 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 99,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 94,585 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 94,585 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 87,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 86,811 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 86,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y859 RWH is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y859 RWH, 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 Y859 RWH registered?

Y859 RWH is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y859 RWH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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