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MJ02 OBE

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,888 mi
Last recorded155,888 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 OBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 155,888 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside +nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear: from brake compensator to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded offside +nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play offside +nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met (53%)

Pass 30 Jan 2018 151,885 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 146,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front crank seal leaking oil

Pass 1 Nov 2014 140,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 135,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 124,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

clutch master cylinder appears to be leaking slightly below dashboard

front spot lamp not working

Fail 26 Sep 2012 124,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

clutch master cylinder appears to be leaking slightly below dashboard

front spot lamp not working

Pass 23 Nov 2011 123,368 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front steering arm has slight play in the end

offside front steering arm has slight play in end

Pass 4 Nov 2010 116,442 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 116,163 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 109,776 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 109,771 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

catalyst to center section has slight blow [crack]

exhaust corroded at all joints

front pads worn

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

slight play in offside rack

Pass 2 May 2006 89,262 miles

advise brake pad warning light on

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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MJ02 OBE is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MJ02 OBE, 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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MJ02 OBE is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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