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Y906 DRP

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

47,841 mi
Last recorded47,841 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY906 DRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 47,841 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 9 Aug 2012 47,560 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 16 Aug 2011 29,704 miles

n/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre low on tread

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear anti roll bar linkage mounting bushes worn

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Aug 2011 29,704 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre low on tread

rear anti roll bar linkage mounting bushes worn

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Sep 2010 15,003 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 9,552 miles

nearside rear light unit has water ingress

Fail 27 Oct 2009 9,518 miles

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

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

nearside rear light unit has water ingress

Pass 4 Nov 2008 3,808 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 9 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 9 miles

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 47,972 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 44,163 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 44,157 miles

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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Y906 DRP is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y906 DRP, 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 Y906 DRP registered?

Y906 DRP is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y906 DRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y906 DRP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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