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SP51 XZN

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,869 mi
Last recorded63,869 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 XZN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 63,869 miles

BOTH rear tyre`s very perished ,badly cracked on sidewalls& 9yrs old

Both front tyre`s 7yrs old

Front number plate cracked

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 61,546 miles

ALL brake discs corroded & pitted

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

front tyres 6yrs old

rear tyres 8yrs old & perrished

suspension & under side of vehicle corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 61,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from splitter to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ALL brake discs corroded & pitted

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

front tyres 6yrs old

rear tyres 8yrs old & perrished

suspension & under side of vehicle corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 59,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perrished in tread

fuel filler & breather pipes corroded

slight bind nearside rear wheel

slight corrosion offside rear outer sill

Fail 26 Jan 2015 59,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perrished in tread

fuel filler & breather pipes corroded

slight bind nearside rear wheel

slight corrosion offside rear outer sill

Pass 6 Feb 2014 57,547 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear brake pipes corroded

fuel tank & filler pipe corroded

underside of vehicle corroded through out

Fail 5 Feb 2014 57,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear brake pipes corroded

fuel tank & filler pipe corroded

underside of vehicle corroded through out

Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,743 miles

Both front & rear upper shock absorber rubber mounts perishing

Both rear tyres perishing

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside headlight aim on lower limit

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,204 miles

Belly pan fitted

Both rear discs starting to corrode

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

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

General oil leaks

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

Slight play both rear anti-roll bar links

Slight play offside of steering rack

Fail 23 Jan 2012 54,204 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Belly pan fitted

Both rear discs starting to corrode

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

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

General oil leaks

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

Slight play both rear anti-roll bar links

Slight play offside of steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,257 miles

Offside wiper starting to smear

Slight bind nearside rear wheel

Slight oil leaks

Slight underbody corrosion

Surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 12 Feb 2010 46,717 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight bind both rear wheels

Wipers staring to smear

Fail 12 Feb 2010 46,717 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight bind both rear wheels

Wipers staring to smear

Pass 20 Feb 2009 37,121 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 37,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 27,207 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,207 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,206 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 22,455 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2005 22,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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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SP51 XZN is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SP51 XZN, 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.

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SP51 XZN is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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