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RN51 DVV

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

103,954 mi
Last recorded103,954 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 DVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 103,954 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 103,875 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 101,017 miles

all anti roll bar bushes slight worn

rear bumper reinforcement bar corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2011 100,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 96,935 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 96,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 93,264 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 93,264 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 80,465 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 80,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 65,855 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 65,847 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 61,761 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 61,761 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 48,809 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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RN51 DVV is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 RN51 DVV, 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 RN51 DVV registered?

RN51 DVV is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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