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KM51 OXW

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,361 mi
Last recorded137,361 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 OXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2018 137,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front suspension soft

Pass 5 Jan 2017 134,730 miles

Front suspension soft

Pass 10 Dec 2015 130,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint SWIVEL (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 130,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint SWIVEL (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 126,586 miles

front shock absorbers worn poor damping effect

Fail 4 Dec 2014 126,586 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front shock absorbers worn poor damping effect

Pass 15 Aug 2013 11,142 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 111,128 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 107,337 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 99,001 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 89,585 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 86,943 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 74,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 74,880 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 63,805 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 58,484 miles

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

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

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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KM51 OXW is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 70,208 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 KM51 OXW, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KM51 OXW is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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