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SH02 XGJ

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,402 mi
Last recorded104,402 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 XGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 104,402 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 95,658 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 82,829 miles

both wiper blades torn at edges

rear n/s brake binding slightly

Pass 17 May 2014 82,010 miles

n/sf tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 14 May 2014 82,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

n/sf tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 13 May 2013 79,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 79,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,863 miles

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)

n/sr tyre at 2mm

Fail 25 Apr 2012 66,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

n/sr tyre at 2mm

o/sf wishbone closer to bump stop

Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,399 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,636 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,998 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 53,998 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres showing wear needing replaced soon

Pass 8 May 2008 52,081 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 46,510 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 40,673 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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SH02 XGJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 SH02 XGJ, 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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SH02 XGJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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