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K31 DEJ

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 DEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2024

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four road wheels ()

Fail 15 May 2024

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four road wheels ()

Pass 5 Oct 2022 126,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre (inner) sidewall perished

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

Slight play detected in the steering wheel

Fail 5 Oct 2022 126,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre (inner) sidewall perished

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play detected in the steering wheel

Pass 2 Oct 2021 116,786 miles

Damage to nearside rear tyre (inner) sidewall (no canvass visible)

Damage to offside front tyre (outer) sidewall (no canvass visible)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Slight play in both steering rack-ends

Pass 12 Sep 2020 110,075 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 101,324 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 101,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 99,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 96,342 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 93,311 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 89,577 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 86,381 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 83,768 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 80,635 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 75,624 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake pipes and front to rear underbody where they are clipped to body starting to corrode

both front outter cv gaitors boots perishing

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and getting close to limit

n/s/r suspension coil spring assistor not fitted correctly

x1 bulb inop on high level brake light

Fail 9 Mar 2011

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake pipes and front to rear underbody where they are clipped to body starting to corrode

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front outter cv gaitors boots perishing

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and getting close to limit

n/s/r suspension coil spring assistor not fitted correctly

x1 bulb inop on high level brake light

Pass 25 Jun 2010 72,784 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 68,980 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 63,795 miles

front pads may not last until next service

oil weeping from gearbox area

Pass 30 Mar 2007 60,882 miles

slight play in steering column an u/j

Pass 7 Mar 2006 49,581 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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K31 DEJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K31 DEJ, 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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K31 DEJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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