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NL02 BUE

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,335 mi
Last recorded133,335 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 BUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 133,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes going from master cylinder to brake valve under offside front wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front suspension bump stops deteriorated

vehicle structure is corroded but structional rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 30 Aug 2019 133,335 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 130,733 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 126,557 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 126,555 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe on junction box (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 121,125 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 121,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 115,282 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 115,282 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 110,208 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 110,208 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 104,123 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc corrroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 104,123 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake disc corrroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 98,504 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 93,283 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 79,289 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 79,289 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 67,790 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 58,774 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 58,774 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 48,273 miles

brake pipes that run past cat in poor condition [corroded]

Pass 27 Mar 2006 38,149 miles

slight play in steering rack on os

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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NL02 BUE is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NL02 BUE, 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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NL02 BUE is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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