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MT02 OTP

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,247 mi
Last recorded71,247 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 OTP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 71,247 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroded and brake flexis in poor condition

chassis sections and underneath of vehicle corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear bumper backing corroded and holed in large areas

suspension bushes worn

suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2018 71,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chassis sections and underneath of vehicle corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear bumper backing corroded and holed in large areas

suspension bushes worn

suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 69,185 miles

various parts of suspension and chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2017 69,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

various parts of suspension and chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2016 66,876 miles

Rear back panel corrroded and holed.

airbag light not working

brake pipes corroded rear and front.

exhaust corroded

offside front inner wing damaged

suspension components corroded.

underneath of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2016 66,876 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back brake pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

airbag light not working

exhaust corroded

offside front inner wing damaged

underneath of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2015 64,820 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis/body mounting bush worn on offside front

engine management light on

slight binding to nearside front brakes

slight play in offside front steering rack end

various underbody and suspension component corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2015 64,820 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis/body mounting bush worn on offside front

engine management light on

slight play in offside front steering rack end

various underbody and suspension component corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2014 63,159 miles

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

damage to offside front inner wing

front brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear brake pipes corroded in a position not allowing full inspection (offside rear chassis)

play in front wheel bearings

road springs corroded

suspension and chassis components corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 63,159 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

damage to offside front inner wing

front brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear brake pipes corroded in a position not allowing full inspection (offside rear chassis)

play in front wheel bearings

road springs corroded

suspension and chassis components corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 61,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

front wiper blades split

offside front steering rack end has play in it

repairs to offside front inner wing

Fail 19 Jun 2013 61,096 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

front wiper blades split

offside front steering rack end has play in it

repairs to offside front inner wing

Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Fail 4 Jul 2012 59,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

exhaust system corroded and blowing

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,049 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 57,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted in front

damage to offside front inner wing

Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,958 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 53,342 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 53,342 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 51,536 miles

Damage offside front inner wing

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jul 2007 49,351 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 49,351 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

knocking noise on steering

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jul 2006 47,008 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 47,008 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 44,379 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 44,361 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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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MT02 OTP is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 MT02 OTP, 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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MT02 OTP is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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