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RE51 SXC

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

111,479 mi
Last recorded111,479 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 SXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 111,479 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 111,469 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis crossmember above axle excessively corroded at either end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 106,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

fuel lines corroded

rear chassis badly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2018 106,959 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded load valve (3.3.A.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

fuel pipes corroded

rear chassis badly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 101,161 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 94,820 miles

steel fuel lines corroding

Fail 19 Feb 2016 94,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steel fuel lines corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2015 89,320 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 89,313 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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)

Rear brake pipes/ferrules corroded.

Fail 2 Jan 2015 88,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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 Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 82,625 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2012 70,183 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 70,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,100 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 41,608 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 41,608 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,557 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 30,557 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,259 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 20,756 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 20,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 18,581 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 SXC is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SXC, 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 SXC is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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