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Y626 OTL

2001 Opel Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,757 mi
Last recorded68,757 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Opel Frontera73,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY626 OTL
MakeOpel
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 68,757 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted .

nearside rear door not open from outside ,

oil leaking / oil filter area

water leaking lower rad area o s f

Fail 12 Jul 2010 68,757 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted .

nearside rear door not open from outside ,

oil leaking / oil filter area

water leaking lower rad area o s f

Pass 8 Jul 2009 62,317 miles

nearside rear door unable to open .

Fail 8 Jul 2009 62,317 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear door unable to open .

Pass 3 Jul 2008 56,709 miles

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

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

both rear tyre threads worn uneven and nail in o/ s / r

Fail 2 Jul 2008 56,709 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both rear tyre threads worn uneven and nail in o/ s / r

Pass 8 Jun 2007 49,401 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2006 38,711 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 38,709 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Opel Frontera?

Based on 1,170 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,595
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 91
position lamp(s) not working 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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Y626 OTL is a 2001 Opel Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Opel Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 73,144 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 Opel Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y626 OTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Opel Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y626 OTL registered?

Y626 OTL is a 2001 Opel Frontera, first registered on 3 April 2001.

Is Y626 OTL safe to buy?

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