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RJ02 ARX

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,004 mi
Last recorded147,004 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 ARX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 147,004 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhault slihtly rusty

slight rust rear

Pass 12 Jul 2019 142,855 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 142,802 miles

Emissions not tested obstructiion fitted to rear exhaust pipe cannot insert emission gauge (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2018 126,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 115,127 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pipes correded

Fail 7 Jun 2017 114,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 108,937 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 105,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 99,130 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 90,630 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

all brake pipes to brake valve are rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2013 90,630 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

all brake pipes to brake valve are rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2012 81,330 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 73,276 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 61,485 miles

brake pipes corroded

front wiper blades worn

Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,207 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 51,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,808 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 28,575 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 28,453 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front 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 19 Apr 2006 25,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/r,n/s/r & n/s/f tyre condition poor (cuts in tread pattern)

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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RJ02 ARX is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ02 ARX, 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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RJ02 ARX is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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