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FP52 GKC

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,252 mi
Last recorded77,252 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 GKC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 77,252 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 77,177 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 69,989 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 69,989 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 62,469 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 62,340 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,533 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 48,001 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,001 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 42,790 miles

coolant stain around radiator

child seat fitted nearside rear seat

light corrosion to all exhaust rear sections,fuel filter and front to rear brake pipes

oil leak on engine

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight play in offside front steering rack

slight play in offside rear antiroll bar link

slight weaqr to front brake discs

Fail 19 Oct 2009 42,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted nearside rear seat

coolant stain around radiator

light corrosion to all exhaust rear sections,fuel filter and front to rear brake pipes

oil leak on engine

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight play in offside front steering rack

slight play in offside rear antiroll bar link

slight weaqr to front brake discs

Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,122 miles

Handbrake travel high

Protective undersheilds fitted unable to see all test items

Slight knock/play on steering rack

Slight play in steering coulum

osr hub seal leaking

slight oil contamination rear brake disc

Pass 18 Oct 2007 29,861 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 23,221 miles

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

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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FP52 GKC is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FP52 GKC, 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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FP52 GKC is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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