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PO52 LCL

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,247 mi
Last recorded182,247 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 LCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 182,247 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 173,507 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 173,467 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle structure slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 167,067 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 167,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above wishbone (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 153,036 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 141,180 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

engine covers fitted

nearside screen wash low effort

oil leak

rear brake discs corroding

under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 123,200 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 123,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 99,684 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2013 99,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 71,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front side repeater damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2012 69,778 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 4 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 65,665 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 65,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,751 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 56,702 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 56,702 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 51,906 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 51,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 48,590 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 48,590 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 41,296 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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PO52 LCL is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PO52 LCL, 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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PO52 LCL is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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