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RO51 HFS

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,774 mi
Last recorded72,774 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 HFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 72,774 miles

corrosion to suspension coil springs,exhaust,brake pipes and fuel pipes in areas.

engine management light on.

oil leaks.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 70,784 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 28 Oct 2016 70,871 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OS (8.2.2)

engine warning light on

Pass 15 Oct 2015 68,192 miles

both front outer cv boots cracking

brake pipes have corrosion in areas

engine management light on

exhaust has corrosion to it

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,451 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,452 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

engine check lamp on

Fail 6 Sep 2013 62,448 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Outer 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

engine check lamp on

Pass 1 May 2012 56,668 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,084 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 55,080 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 53,260 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 53,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,698 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 50,698 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,902 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 40,259 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 40,259 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 34,404 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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RO51 HFS is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO51 HFS, 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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RO51 HFS is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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