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PE51 FRR

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,034 mi
Last recorded54,034 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 FRR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 54,034 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 54,034 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,975 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,687 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 35,477 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 24,104 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 24,104 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 11,867 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 11,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 99,683 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 92,450 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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PE51 FRR is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 PE51 FRR, 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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PE51 FRR is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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