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L15 PCB

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,225 mi
Last recorded135,225 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 PCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 135,225 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security COROSION TO MOST OF THE UNDERSIDE BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 134,837 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R and O/S/R lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/F amd O/S/F (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R and O/S/R upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmembers corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 134,836 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R and O/S/R lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light illuminated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/F amd O/S/F (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R and O/S/R upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmembers corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 132,198 miles

Front Slight imbalance on brakes

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

Odd size tyres fitted front as to rear

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive N/s , o/s upper spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 132,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded In and out of compesator( pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Slight imbalance on brakes

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

Odd size tyres fitted front as to rear

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive N/s , o/s upper spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 126,808 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 126,808 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 116,006 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 109,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 102,041 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 93,721 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 89,201 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 84,946 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 81,725 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 81,725 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 77,721 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 72,738 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 64,976 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 57,106 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 49,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 44,599 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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L15 PCB is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L15 PCB, 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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L15 PCB is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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