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RE51 SWZ

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Gas bi-fuel 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,192 mi
Last recorded128,192 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 SWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 128,192 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 126,108 miles

Child seats fitted

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 126,098 miles

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

Child seats fitted

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 121,518 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 121,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 109,989 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 104,504 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

rear center seat belt completely removed

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Nov 2012 104,502 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Oct 2011 100,911 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 90,641 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 75,676 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 66,821 miles

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)

chip in windscreen

rear brake pads wearing low

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 11 Aug 2008 66,813 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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)

chip in windscreen

rear brake pads wearing low

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 6 Mar 2007 54,817 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 54,817 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 45,714 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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RE51 SWZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SWZ, 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 SWZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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