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FJ51 DJF

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,027 mi
Last recorded74,027 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 DJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 74,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

chassis corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 73,023 miles

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 71,385 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bearing not tested

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 71,365 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background both (6.3.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bearing not tested

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 66,952 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 66,952 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 63,250 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 63,236 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 57,317 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 53,566 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 50,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust manifold leaking

Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jan 2011 48,058 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 45,357 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,890 miles

bothfront brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,958 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 30,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Off side steering rack tie rod slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FJ51 DJF is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ51 DJF, 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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FJ51 DJF is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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