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RA02 JFA

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,809 mi
Last recorded59,809 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 JFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 59,809 miles

All rear metal brake pipes corroded

Auxiliary belt perished

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside front tyre perished

Rear coils corroded

Rear shock bushes perished

Signs of corrosion all underneath

Pass 30 Sep 2015 58,911 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 58,910 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013

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

both front wheel bearings have sligfht play

handbrake is high

steering colum has slight play

Fail 24 Jun 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

both front wheel bearings have sligfht play

handbrake is high

steering colum has slight play

Pass 14 May 2012 54,774 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

both steering rack gaiters damp

Fail 9 May 2012 54,774 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

both steering rack gaiters damp

Pass 18 May 2011 52,736 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

both steering rack gaiters damp

front number plate cracked

n/s washers not working

o/s wiper split at ends

Pass 17 May 2010 47,795 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 May 2009 40,929 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 40,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 12 May 2008 29,718 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 28,954 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RA02 JFA is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RA02 JFA, 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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RA02 JFA is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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