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SL52 RKV

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,579 mi
Last recorded108,579 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 RKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 108,579 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 108,579 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 brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 103,426 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 25 Feb 2016 103,420 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes from loadvalve. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 97,695 miles

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

N/S/F tyre is worn on outer edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 86,215 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 86,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 78,914 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 May 2012 78,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

nearside front spot light insecure

offside front wiper blade torn

metal brake pipe at rear compensator badly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 72,185 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 72,165 miles

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

nearside front track rod slight play

offside front trackrod slight play

rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2009 67,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 67,487 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 60,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 51,286 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 39,775 miles

slight play steering rack offside

Pass 21 Oct 2005 30,466 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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SL52 RKV is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SL52 RKV, 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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SL52 RKV is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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