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RJ51 VJL

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,537 mi
Last recorded81,537 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 VJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 81,537 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 81,358 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Nov 2009 72,910 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 72,910 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 67,186 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake warning lamp on

Fail 19 Nov 2008 67,186 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 6 Nov 2007 60,831 miles

exhaust getting rusty in sevsral places

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

rear anti rool bar link bushes have play

Fail 1 Nov 2007 60,831 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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)

both front and rear brake pads appear low

exhaust getting rusty in sevsral places

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

rear anti rool bar link bushes have play

Pass 9 Nov 2006 55,048 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 55,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

near side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2005 47,330 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2004 34,839 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 VJL is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RJ51 VJL, 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 VJL is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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