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YR51 SLU

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,696 mi
Last recorded126,696 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 SLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 126,696 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 125,932 miles

metal brake pipe connecting to rear brake compensator valve beginning to corrode !

middle to rear exhaust silencer link flange excessively corroded !

nearside front metal brake pipe to flexi brake hose beginning to corrode !

offside front wiper blade rubber split but clearing ok !

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully @ front due to under-body covers fitted !

Fail 2 Mar 2016 125,928 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

metal brake pipe connecting to rear brake compensator valve beginning to corrode !

middle to rear exhaust silencer link flange excessively corroded !

nearside front metal brake pipe to flexi brake hose beginning to corrode !

offside front wiper blade rubber split but clearing ok !

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully @ front due to under-body covers fitted !

Pass 18 Aug 2014 111,999 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 106,611 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres on minimum limit

Pass 20 Sep 2012 102,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 98,823 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2011 98,727 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 95,541 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 95,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 89,273 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 83,402 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 77,395 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 71,547 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 65,346 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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YR51 SLU is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR51 SLU, 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 YR51 SLU registered?

YR51 SLU is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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