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RJ51 VHZ

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,134 mi
Last recorded96,134 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 VHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 96,134 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

air bag light on

Pass 10 Sep 2010 95,042 miles

Air bag light is on indicating a fault in system

Exhaust has a tempoary repair

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 95,042 miles

Air bag light is on indicating a fault in system

Exhaust has a tempoary repair

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 93,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 90,565 miles

(1.3.2b)the high level stop lamps light output appears to be deteriorating and may soon require service

(2.1.2c)the steering column top bearing have slight radial play present indicating that service may soon be due

(2.4G.3)the nearside and the offside rear antiroll bar link rod bushes are starting to deteriorate

(2.5C.1d)the nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(2.5C.1d)the offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(3.6F.3)the rear service brake load sensing valve appears not to be functioning,recommend further investigations be carried out

(5.1B.6)the nearside rear seat belt prescribed area has surface corrosion present

(5.1B.6)the offside rear seat belt prescribed area has surface corrosion present

(6.3.1d)the front number plate is deteriorated and may soon require renewal

(8.2.3)the nearside windscreen washer jets are ready for service

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

The instrument display Air Bag warning lamp does not follow the correct operating procedure

Pass 30 Sep 2008 90,565 miles

(1.3.2b)the high level stop lamps light output appears to be deteriorating and may soon require service

(2.1.2c)the steering column top bearing have slight radial play present indicating that service may soon be due

(2.4G.3)the nearside and the offside rear antiroll bar link rod bushes are starting to deteriorate

(2.5C.1d)the nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(2.5C.1d)the offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(3.6F.3)the rear service brake load sensing valve appears not to be functioning,recommend further investigations be carried out

(5.1B.6)the nearside rear seat belt prescribed area has surface corrosion present

(5.1B.6)the offside rear seat belt prescribed area has surface corrosion present

(6.3.1d)the front number plate is deteriorated and may soon require renewal

(8.2.3)the nearside windscreen washer jets are ready for service

The instrument display Air Bag warning lamp does not follow the correct operating procedure

Fail 13 Mar 2008 88,513 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 74,701 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 69,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 61,136 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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RJ51 VHZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 RJ51 VHZ, 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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RJ51 VHZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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