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SH51 ABF

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,822 mi
Last recorded78,822 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 ABF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 78,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 73,189 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 68,470 miles

Both wipers in poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brakes 25% out of balance,Nearside lower.

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 68,469 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both wipers in poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 64,532 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 59,602 miles

advise, slight play in osf wheel

Fail 6 Feb 2007 59,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise, slight play in osf wheel

Pass 19 Jul 2006 59,572 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 59,572 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SH51 ABF is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SH51 ABF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SH51 ABF?

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What year was SH51 ABF registered?

SH51 ABF is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is SH51 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 ABF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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