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HN02 VJP

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

119,242 mi
Last recorded119,242 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 VJP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 119,242 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2025 117,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 116,990 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 116,173 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 115,165 miles

advise sidestep brackets corroded offside and nearside

Fail 19 Jan 2022 115,163 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

advise sidestep brackets corroded offside and nearside

Pass 12 Nov 2020 114,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 113,271 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 113,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 112,101 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 110,766 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 109,069 miles

Offside Front indicator bulb faided

Offside Front tyre low on tread

movement in front wheel bearings

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 14 Nov 2016 109,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front indicator bulb faided

Offside Front tyre low on tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

movement in front wheel bearings

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 23 Nov 2015 107,442 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 107,439 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 99,826 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 99,826 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 90,655 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 90,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 85,033 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 85,033 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 79,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 75,107 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 68,438 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 60,223 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 53,859 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 45,860 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 45,859 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 19 May 2006 35,800 miles

front wiper blades are split

slight play in o/s/r suspension bush

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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HN02 VJP is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 HN02 VJP, 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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What year was HN02 VJP registered?

HN02 VJP is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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