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VA02 JYT

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,075 mi
Last recorded135,075 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 JYT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 135,075 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel tank cover corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 128,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outersills have slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2020 119,953 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose corrosion to fuel tank shield (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 110,617 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose corrosion to fuel tank shield (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 94,326 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose corrosion to fuel tank shield (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 94,066 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose corrosion to fuel tank shield (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 80,876 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 71,046 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 65,552 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 65,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 64,100 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,013 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)

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 58,534 miles

all brake pipes have slight corrosion forming

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

engine management light illuminated

middle section of exhaust at silencer in poor condition

slight play in both front wheel bearings

small amount of grease around both lower ball joints dust covers but no obvious holes

Fail 13 Jul 2012 58,534 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes have slight corrosion forming

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

engine management light illuminated

middle section of exhaust at silencer in poor condition

slight play in both front wheel bearings

small amount of grease around both lower ball joints dust covers but no obvious holes

Pass 1 Jul 2011 55,052 miles

(advise) both rear tyres on 2mm centre tread of tyre reccomend replacement very near future 245x70x16

(advise) exhaust system rear tail pipe becoming heavily corroded

(advise) o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 26 Jul 2010 51,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 43,089 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 38,213 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 32,312 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,881 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 19,731 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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VA02 JYT is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VA02 JYT, 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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VA02 JYT is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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