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DY51 TKV

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,470 mi
Last recorded25,470 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 TKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 25,470 miles

both chassis rails slightly corroded

fluid around nearside rear hub (no obvious leaks)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 25,392 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both chassis rails slightly corroded

fluid around nearside rear hub (no obvious leaks)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 16,760 miles

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

oil/grease around nearside rear backing plate

slight play in both rear anti roll drop links

Pass 27 Jul 2009 8,556 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 64,544 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 28 Jul 2008 64,539 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 31 Jul 2007 56,644 miles

both rear anti roll wrap around bushes have slight play

bothrear anti roll bar linkages have slight play

handbrake travel on limit

nearside front wiper split

Fail 20 Jul 2007 56,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake travel on limit

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jul 2006 48,298 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 48,130 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DY51 TKV is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DY51 TKV, 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 DY51 TKV registered?

DY51 TKV is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is DY51 TKV safe to buy?

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