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OV51 UAX

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,954 mi
Last recorded131,954 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 UAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 131,954 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jul 2018 131,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 129,505 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 129,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 124,843 miles

Front brake pipes starting to corrode.

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 118,521 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 116,285 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 111,819 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 111,819 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 106,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 99,521 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 99,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 89,098 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 77,831 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 77,831 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,160 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 63,090 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 58,965 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 53,900 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 53,882 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 51,333 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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OV51 UAX is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV51 UAX, 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.

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What year was OV51 UAX registered?

OV51 UAX is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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