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HY02 XCG

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,710 mi
Last recorded118,710 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 XCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 118,710 miles

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Centre exhaust deteriorating

Engine management light on

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 27 May 2015 109,316 miles

Brake pipes around load sensing valve starting to corrode

Centre exhaust deteriorating

Engine management light on

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

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 27 May 2015 109,316 miles

Brake pipes around load sensing valve starting to corrode

Centre exhaust deteriorating

Engine management light on

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 16 May 2014 100,283 miles

Brake pipes at front and rear corroding

Front tyres getting low on inner edges

Offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Rear tyres getting low

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Fail 16 May 2014 100,283 miles

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)

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

Brake pipes at front and rear corroding

Front tyres getting low on inner edges

Offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Rear tyres getting low

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 16 May 2013 94,045 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing area

slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting & link bushes

Fail 16 May 2013 94,045 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing area

slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting & link bushes

Pass 8 May 2012 85,468 miles

engine management light on

front brake pads getting low

lower ball joint dust boots damp and starting to perish

slight leak from exhaust manifold area

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 12 May 2011 74,339 miles

engine managment lamp on

offside front tyre on the limit

slight play in rear anti-roll bar & link bushes

slight play in steering column

Pass 24 May 2010 62,687 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

Offside rear tyre low in middle

Tow bar close to obscuring rear number plate

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Fail 29 May 2009 56,286 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 May 2009 56,286 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 40,809 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 40,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 33,498 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 53,498 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 30,700 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise rear brake discs warpped

Pass 7 Apr 2006 30,700 miles

advise rear brake discs warpped

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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HY02 XCG is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY02 XCG, 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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HY02 XCG is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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