MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
General under body/chassis corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front spot lamp loose
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak engine and gearbox ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 60/65% worn (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
General under body corrosion
N/S/F and O/S/R passenger head restraints missing
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak engine and gear box ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
General under body corrosion
N/S/F and O/S/R passenger head restraints missing
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak engine and gear box ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Oil pressure light on at idle
Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
General under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leaks
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Steering column adjuster worn
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
General under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leaks
Oil pressure light on at idle
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Steering column adjuster worn
Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leaks from engine and transfer box
Steering column adjuster worn
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leaks from engine and transfer box
Steering column adjuster worn
Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leaks from engine and transfer box
Slight play in steering colunm adjuster mechanism
Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake pads 60% low
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leaks from engine and transfer box
Oil pressure light flickers on (oil level ok)
Slight play in steering column adjuster mechanisum
Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leaks from engine and transfer box
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight play in steering column adjuster mechanisum
Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leaks from engine and transfer box
Slight play in steering column adjuster mechanisum
Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake discs scored
Slight lipping to front discs
Tow bar electrics socket cover loose
Transfer box oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake discs scored
Slight lipping to front discs
Tow bar electrics socket cover loose
Transfer box oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leaks from engine and transmission
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside rear outer driveshaft seal leaking
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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RL52 TUP is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 RL52 TUP, 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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RL52 TUP is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 December 2002.
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