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FJ51 PXO

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

197,824 mi
Last recorded197,824 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 PXO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 197,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (2.4.G.2)

brake warning lamp showing on dashboard.

clutch slave cylinder flexi pipe bulging.

emissions not tested due to fuel leak.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 197,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint corroded (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both steel brake pipes, front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating disc warped (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and door step (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating disc warped (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (2.4.G.2)

brake warning lamp showing on dashboard.

clutch slave cylinder flexi pipe bulging.

emissions not tested due to fuel leak.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 192,305 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 183,148 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 176,979 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 168,167 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 159,308 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 152,052 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 142,412 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 136,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 PXO is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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