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L22 NMC

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,517 mi
Last recorded70,517 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 NMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 70,517 miles

Chassis under sealed.

Front Wipers smearing.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 70,517 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Chassis under sealed.

Front Wipers smearing.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 67,850 miles

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

brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 13 Nov 2018 67,837 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 7 Nov 2017 66,782 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion covered in underseal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door pillar chalk marked (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion covered underseal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 65,775 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chasis covered with underseal

Fail 20 Oct 2016 65,695 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chasis covered with underseal

Pass 24 Sep 2015 64,693 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chasis undersealed

sills corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 62,687 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

underside of vehicle including all pipes and hoses fully undersealed

Fail 18 Aug 2014 62,649 miles

Nearside Front 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

underside of vehicle including all pipes and hoses fully undersealed

Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,098 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipes and chasis undersealed

n/s/fog lamp not working

Fail 17 Jun 2013 60,094 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipes and chasis undersealed

n/s/fog lamp not working

Pass 23 May 2012 57,963 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light displayed

o/s/f tyre side wall cut not reaching ply or cords

Fail 22 May 2012 57,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light displayed

o/s/f tyre side wall cut not reaching ply or cords

Fail 16 Apr 2012 57,398 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air bag warning remains illuminated

wear in inner steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2011 49,318 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 49,300 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,284 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

offside rear sill damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2010 41,284 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

offside rear sill damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,435 miles

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

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

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

rear offside sill damaged outwith prescribed areas

Pass 3 Dec 2007 34,292 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,233 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,264 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 27,264 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 9,210 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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L22 NMC is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 L22 NMC, 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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L22 NMC is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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