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Y908 TCT

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,037 mi
Last recorded173,037 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 TCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 173,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Jul 2016 165,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 156,941 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 150,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 138,149 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 115,495 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 115,957 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 104,731 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2011 104,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 94,506 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres worn on both edges and just legel

offside rear wheel binding slightly

slight corrosion to nearside front inner wing metel brake pipe

slight wear in nearside rear antiroll bar bush

Fail 25 Jun 2010 94,401 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn on both edges and just legel

offside rear wheel binding slightly

slight corrosion to nearside front inner wing metel brake pipe

slight wear in nearside rear antiroll bar bush

Pass 23 Jun 2009 82,808 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 70,511 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 70,511 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 57,663 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 46,914 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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Y908 TCT is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y908 TCT, 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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Y908 TCT is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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