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MV52 BBN

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,806 mi
Last recorded145,806 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 BBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 145,806 miles

front brake pads low advise renew

fuel breather pipes to filler neck corroding

o/s headlight lens cracked water in light advise renew now

o/s/r brake binding slightly advise to check

Fail 11 Oct 2011 145,806 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads low advise renew

fuel breather pipes to filler neck corroding

o/s headlight lens cracked water in light advise renew now

o/s/r brake binding slightly advise to check

Pass 28 Oct 2010 135,778 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding in places

o/s headlight cracked

o/s/r brake disc pitting on surface

slight play both rear antiroll bar links

Fail 16 Oct 2010 135,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding in places

o/s headlight cracked

o/s/r brake disc pitting on surface

slight play both rear antiroll bar links

Pass 14 Aug 2009 126,214 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 119,602 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 115,752 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 95,605 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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MV52 BBN is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV52 BBN, 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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What year was MV52 BBN registered?

MV52 BBN is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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