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GU02 BYH

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

101,700 mi
Last recorded101,700 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 BYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 101,700 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

both front tyres cracking

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 14 Sep 2018 101,686 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe at front on chassis on nearside (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front tyres cracking

nearside front wiper deteriorating

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 98,606 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside headlight has moisture inside

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are cracking and perished

engine mill light on

fuel pipe corroded at rear

underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2017 98,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside headlight has moisture inside

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are cracking and perished

engine mill light on

fuel pipe corroded at rear

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 95,076 miles

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

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

engine management light is on

moisture in o/s headlight

under shields fitted

underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2015 93,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on

moisture in o/s headlight

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2015 93,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on

moisture in o/s headlight

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 90,655 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 90,655 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

man light on

Fail 20 Dec 2010 89,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

play in steering column

engine management light on

Pass 24 Dec 2009 83,711 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 83,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 73,841 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 73,841 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 72,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 65,688 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 65,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 53,980 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 53,980 miles

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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GU02 BYH is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 GU02 BYH, 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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GU02 BYH is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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