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Y905 OVL

2001 Opel Frontera

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,325 mi
Last recorded93,325 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Opel Frontera73,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 OVL
MakeOpel
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 93,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2014 88,164 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 10 May 2014 88,164 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Jan 2013 76,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 67,114 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 67,114 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 59,575 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 59,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 52,155 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,576 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 43,576 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 36,576 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,747 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 23,793 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 23,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

How Reliable is the Opel Frontera?

Based on 1,170 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,595
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 91
position lamp(s) not working 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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Y905 OVL is a 2001 Opel Frontera in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Opel Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 73,144 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y905 OVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Opel Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y905 OVL is a 2001 Opel Frontera, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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