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SY52 EBL

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 EBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

slight corrosion to rear wheel arches

under body corroded

various brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 6 Mar 2018

Central Front Oil leak Engine crank oil seal weeping ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Throttle peddle rubber missing

Fail 18 Feb 2017

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed wiring to battery (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexie (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported brakes pipe along the offside chassis (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking from brake pipe joining block on axle (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported brake pipes across axle (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Throttle peddle rubber missing

Pass 9 Jan 2016 89,610 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine oil leak

rear bumper support brackets and steel back plate corroded badly

Pass 23 Jan 2015 87,398 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front wiper blades deteriorated

rear bumper inner steelwork badly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 84,843 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 78,187 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2011 72,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 72,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 67,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 59,572 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 53,739 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 44,976 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 44,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 30,841 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 14,272 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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SY52 EBL is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SY52 EBL, 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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SY52 EBL is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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