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SD51 VZO

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Other 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,484 mi
Last recorded84,484 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 VZO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2015 84,484 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported fouling lpg tank (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

nail in n/s/f tyre, slight play o/s/f brg, corrosion to suspension, exh centre bracket broken

Pass 26 Nov 2014 78,176 miles

o/s/f steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 17 Nov 2014 78,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

o/s/f steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2013 71,466 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

c.v. boots deteriorated

engine oil added prior to emissions test

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

nearside front tyre tread low and rubber deteriorated

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2013 71,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

c.v. boots deteriorated

engine oil added prior to emissions test

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

nearside front tyre tread low and rubber deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipes temp secured correct fitting clips required

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and slight blow

Fail 6 Nov 2012 59,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipes temp secured correct fitting clips required

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and slight blow

Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,689 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 50,679 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 45,062 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 45,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,848 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,353 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 28,124 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 24,914 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 24,914 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 20,494 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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SD51 VZO is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 3,165cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SD51 VZO, 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 SD51 VZO registered?

SD51 VZO is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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