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Vauxhall Frontera

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y273 OABMOT history

Y273 OAB is a red diesel Vauxhall Frontera first used on 12 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 71,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2022
Mileage
71,176 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 OAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Frontera
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 OAB was last recorded at 71,176 miles on 15 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Dec 2021: 71,176 miles, lower than 102,953 miles on 20 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,953 miles · 20 Nov 2020
Average per year
1,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 71,176 miles
  • 2020 – 102,953 miles
  • 2018 – 102,466 miles
  • 2017 – 101,448 miles
  • 2016 – 100,121 miles
  • 2014 – 98,481 miles
  • 2013 – 95,161 miles
  • 2012 – 91,957 miles
  • 2011 – 87,779 miles
  • 2010 – 83,148 miles
  • 2009 – 78,659 miles
  • 2008 – 70,848 miles
  • 2007 – 60,802 miles
  • 2006 – 47,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,176 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower arches to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,176 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,176 miles
    Test number
    630310168358
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower arches to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail71,176 miles (-31,777)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,176 miles
    Test number
    690276494951
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower arches to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,953 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,953 miles
    Test number
    332072718928
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail102,953 miles (+487)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,953 miles
    Test number
    248226593546
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass102,466 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    102,466 miles
    Test number
    319484092552
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  6. Fail102,458 miles (+1,010)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,458 miles
    Test number
    987156877194
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

  7. Pass101,448 miles (+1,327)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,448 miles
    Test number
    503810091012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,121 miles (+1,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    100,121 miles
    Test number
    990744017397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drop link has slight movement

  9. Pass98,481 miles (+3,320)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    98,481 miles
    Test number
    708562734376
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres have perished on side walls

  10. Pass95,161 miles (+3,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,161 miles
    Test number
    808224783237
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass91,957 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    91,957 miles
    Test number
    606404082268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail91,957 miles (+79)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,957 miles
    Test number
    677622482208
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass91,878 miles (+4,099)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,878 miles
    Test number
    357373832225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,779 miles (+4,631)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    87,779 miles
    Test number
    449380911276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,148 miles (+4,489)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    83,148 miles
    Test number
    142063020231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,659 miles (+7,811)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    78,659 miles
    Test number
    103416229271
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass70,848 miles (+10,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    70,848 miles
    Test number
    464589038283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass60,802 miles (+13,126)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,802 miles
    Test number
    361111347496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    47,676 miles
    Test number
    801679896118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    372769596118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y273 OAB

Does Y273 OAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y273 OAB expired on 14 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y273 OAB?
The MOT on Y273 OAB expired on 14 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y273 OAB done?
Y273 OAB was recorded at 71,176 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2021, an average of 1,525 miles a year.
Has Y273 OAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 OAB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y273 OAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y273 OAB find?
Y273 OAB passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2021 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: brake fluid warning lamp illuminated; offside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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