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NG51 YMW

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,590 mi
Last recorded120,590 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 YMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 120,590 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 120,590 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

N/S Front droplink has slight play, All Brake pipes coroded

Pass 23 Oct 2010 117,904 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 112,817 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 112,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 102,465 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine mangemant light on

Fail 7 Nov 2008 102,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 102,452 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

management light on

Pass 12 Oct 2007 81,341 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 81,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 52,349 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 52,349 miles

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

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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NG51 YMW is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NG51 YMW, 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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NG51 YMW is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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