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RN52 MLU

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,435 mi
Last recorded86,435 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 MLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 86,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perished at outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2011 83,681 miles

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

exhaust system becoming corroded

slight play upper steering column assembly

Pass 11 Aug 2010 81,022 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 73,024 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2008 58,156 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 46,719 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 46,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 33,421 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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RN52 MLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 73,327 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 RN52 MLU, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RN52 MLU registered?

RN52 MLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is RN52 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN52 MLU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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