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YG51 MEK

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,027 mi
Last recorded64,027 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 MEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 64,027 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 64,022 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed under bonnet - next to brake master (1.9.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both doorsteps/sills (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 62,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on outer surface (3.5.1i)

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

all brake pipes greased

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side front on outer surfaces (3.5.1i)

wipers do not park

Fail 28 Oct 2016 62,969 miles

front brake application uneven off/side slow (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven near/side slow (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on outer surface (3.5.1i)

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

all brake pipes greased

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side front on outer surfaces (3.5.1i)

management light on

wipers do not park

Pass 30 Nov 2015 60,984 miles

EM light on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

under body corrosion at rear

wipers do not self park

Pass 2 Dec 2014 59,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 1 Dec 2014 59,469 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Nov 2013 58,071 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 58,071 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 56,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2012 56,133 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2011 54,724 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

o/s & n/s chassis sections corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2011 54,724 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine management light on

o/s & n/s chassis sections corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,381 miles

engine management light on

rear underbody corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2010 52,373 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine management light on

o/s front brake disc corroded

o/s rear brake disc corroded

rear underbody corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 44,117 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 39,840 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,679 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 35,679 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 30,753 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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YG51 MEK is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YG51 MEK, 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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YG51 MEK is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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