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Y903 OVL

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,389 mi
Last recorded137,389 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY903 OVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 137,389 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 137,389 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 133,145 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 133,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2013 121,030 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 121,030 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 115,351 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

drivers seat base poor condition

Fail 18 May 2012 115,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

drivers seat base poor condition

Pass 12 May 2011 107,869 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 107,869 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 101,647 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 90,424 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 82,098 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 82,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 74,814 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 62,858 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 62,782 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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Y903 OVL is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y903 OVL, 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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Y903 OVL is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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