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PJ52 OGW

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,754 mi
Last recorded61,754 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 OGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 61,754 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 57,582 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 52,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 52,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort footbrake - both sides (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,945 miles

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

surfice rust on disk brakes

Pass 21 Aug 2013 42,997 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 40,746 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 38,355 miles

rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 16 Dec 2010 34,876 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 34,732 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 30,680 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 25,088 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 19,945 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 16,600 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 12,752 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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PJ52 OGW is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PJ52 OGW, 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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PJ52 OGW is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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