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RK51 TOW

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 TOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 1 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked & scored (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

battery insecure

Fail 23 Oct 2020 1 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked & scored (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

battery insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2020

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dv bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 93,208 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 85,305 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 85,305 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 65,139 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 65,139 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,085 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,023 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,843 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 40,843 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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RK51 TOW is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 RK51 TOW, 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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RK51 TOW is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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