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FG02 TYY

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,871 mi
Last recorded113,871 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 TYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 113,871 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres slightly perished

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 113,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres slightly perished

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 113,228 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 110,634 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 110,634 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 107,495 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 107,495 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 102,353 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 96,066 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 86,174 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 86,174 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 76,422 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 69,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 69,401 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 60,736 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 53,451 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 53,451 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FG02 TYY is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 79,130 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 FG02 TYY, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG02 TYY registered?

FG02 TYY is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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