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RJ51 VJM

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Lpg 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,881 mi
Last recorded142,881 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 VJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 142,881 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 122,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 108,707 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 108,707 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 101,120 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 101,089 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 90,912 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 82,466 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 76,528 miles

oil leak from transfer box

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2008 69,953 miles

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Oct 2008 69,953 miles

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2007 61,779 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 52,901 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 52,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 VJM is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VJM, 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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What year was RJ51 VJM registered?

RJ51 VJM is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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