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MU51 UZE

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,714 mi
Last recorded54,714 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 UZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 54,714 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside front and offside front brake pipes

front and rear chassis corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

play in offside front wheel bearing

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 52,308 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 52,308 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 50,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,860 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 41,730 miles

underbody corrosion needs attention

Fail 29 Nov 2007 36,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 36,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 31,351 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MU51 UZE is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MU51 UZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MU51 UZE registered?

MU51 UZE is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is MU51 UZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU51 UZE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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