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FN51 ENM

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,123 mi
Last recorded96,123 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 ENM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 96,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 98,099 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold and centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch and closing panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and in door shut (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens damaged (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion side step insecure due to corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and in door shut (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section (tow bar) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 94,114 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 94,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 90,427 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear axle oil seal weepimg

Pass 7 Jun 2013 81,410 miles

Auxillary belt deterioated

Both side steps heavily corroded

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

Rear bumper support panel heavilly corroded and holed not structural

Slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Some corrosion to offside rear trail arm mount not structural

Fail 20 May 2013 80,907 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

auxillary drive belt deteriorated

both side steps heavily corroded, not structural

rear bumper heavily corroded and holed, not structural

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

slight play in both front wheel bearings

some corrosion to offside rear trail arm mount, not currently excessive

Fail 22 May 2012 69,598 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 69,598 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 59,429 miles

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

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

rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 24 Mar 2011 59,401 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,600 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 52,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,668 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,288 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 41,288 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 21,150 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 16,097 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 12,853 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 12,853 miles

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

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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FN51 ENM is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 FN51 ENM, 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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FN51 ENM is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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