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DY51 TPO

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,722 mi
Last recorded96,722 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 TPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2022 96,722 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog light lens - damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seat missing & seat belt & anchorage missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 36,233 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced age related (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 32,551 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 29,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 29,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 28,578 miles

engine management light on

front drive shaft gators starting to perish

front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear axle tyre tread approaching limit for wear

Fail 29 Mar 2017 28,578 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine management light on

front drive shaft gators starting to perish

front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear axle tyre tread approaching limit for wear

Pass 30 Mar 2016 27,646 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 26,456 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 25,614 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,892 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 24,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,809 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 21,529 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 21,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 19,740 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 16,438 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 16,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 12,806 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 12,806 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 12,491 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 9,070 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 9,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 5,170 miles

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

slight leak from off side cv boot

slight play in off side tie rod end

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 TPO is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DY51 TPO, 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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DY51 TPO is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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