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RE51 AWU

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Bronze Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,009 mi
Last recorded74,009 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 AWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 74,009 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

all welding repairs undersealed unable to fully inspect

Fail 9 Aug 2017 78,885 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (chalked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure due to corrosion in inner wing (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,049 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 66,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked split pin missing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chalked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured chalked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked split pin missing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chalked (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 59,834 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators (scrubbing off on edges)

offside front inner wheel arch body mount corroded

offside rear anti-roll bar linkage worn

Fail 7 Jul 2015 59,733 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside 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 a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators (scrubbing off on edges)

offside front inner wheel arch body mount corroded

offside rear anti-roll bar linkage worn

Pass 21 Jul 2014

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 59,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 58,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 58,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f& o/s/f top shocker bushes worn

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

slight play in rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f& o/s/f top shocker bushes worn

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

slight play in rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 17 Jul 2010

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 54,712 miles

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

advise both front top shocker mount bushes perished .

advise osr tyre perished .

advise slight play in offside front wheel bearing .

Fail 18 Jul 2009 54,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise both front top shocker mount bushes perished .

advise osr tyre perished .

Pass 10 Jul 2008 50,214 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 50,199 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

EML light on !

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2007 47,119 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 41,752 miles

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

engine and gearbox tray fitted

intermitent fault on clocks

suspect exhaust leak at manifold under cover

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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RE51 AWU is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Bronze with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE51 AWU, 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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RE51 AWU is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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