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SP02 XAD

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,788 mi
Last recorded98,788 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 XAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 98,788 miles

front registration plate damaged

mil lamp on

Fail 28 Feb 2018 98,788 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front registration plate damaged

mil lamp on

Pass 2 Mar 2017 98,028 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 98,028 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pipes covered in underseal not allowing correct inspection

Fail 11 Feb 2016 96,142 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour emissions not tested due to broken exhaust not allowing machine to record results (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported full system insecure (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pipes covered in underseal not allowing correct inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2015 92,817 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2015 92,816 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2014 90,962 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2014 90,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 85,775 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 85,612 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 80,464 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all metal brake pipes undersealed

Pass 19 Jan 2011 74,774 miles

all metal brake pipes undersealed

Pass 29 Jan 2010 67,866 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 61,126 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 53,726 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 44,827 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 34,725 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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SP02 XAD is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SP02 XAD, 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 SP02 XAD registered?

SP02 XAD is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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