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SM52 CXR

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,929 mi
Last recorded140,929 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 CXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 140,929 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 131,409 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 131,409 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 131,007 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2012 120,405 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 120,405 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 102,541 miles

brake pipe @ o/s front corroding

brake pipe to o/s rear cylinder corroding

brake pipe to rear flexy corroding

Fail 31 Jan 2011 102,541 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

COOLANT RESERVOIR COMPLETELY EMPTY! Had to top up before test - 1.5 litres anti-freeze / 1.5 litres water

ENGINE OIL NOT REGISTERING OM DIPSTICK AT ALL! Had to top up before test - 2.5 litres oil

brake pipe @ o/s front corroding

brake pipe to o/s rear cylinder corroding

brake pipe to rear flexy corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2010 90,026 miles

1x front to rear brake pipe corroding

brake pipe on o/s of rear axle corroding

n/s rear tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth

o/s rear tyre worn down to legal limit

Fail 19 Feb 2010 90,025 miles

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

brake pipe on o/s of rear axle corroding

front to rear brake pipes (x2) corroding

n/s rear tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth

o/s rear tyre worn down to legal limit

Pass 28 Feb 2009 75,711 miles

surface corrosion to both rear brake discs

Fail 25 Feb 2009 75,710 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

surface corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 21 Sep 2007 60,964 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2006 51,888 miles

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

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

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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SM52 CXR is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SM52 CXR, 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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What year was SM52 CXR registered?

SM52 CXR is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is SM52 CXR safe to buy?

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