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SV52 LBJ

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,177 mi
Last recorded97,177 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 LBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 97,177 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

corrosion to underside of vehicle.

offside rear lamp.

Fail 23 May 2013 97,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

corrosion to underside of vehicle.

offside rear lamp.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 91,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

front and rear brake disc slightly worn.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 90,318 miles

front pads low

front shock absorbers weak

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre 2mm and badly worn on edges and perished

offside rear lamp braken

offside rear tyre nearly on wear bars and perished

rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2011 90,318 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

brake fluid low

front pads low

front shock absorbers weak

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre 2mm and badly worn on edges and perished

offside rear lamp braken

offside rear tyre nearly on wear bars and perished

rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear disc very low

Pass 8 Mar 2010 79,597 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 76,989 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 76,986 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

please note brake pipes have been greased up

Pass 25 Oct 2007 69,999 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 57,871 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 54,733 miles

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

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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SV52 LBJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV52 LBJ, 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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SV52 LBJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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