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VE51 BWW

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,221 mi
Last recorded99,221 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 BWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 99,221 miles

Central Rear rust

Central Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside mirror glass

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 97,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM BRAKE HOSE TO LOAD SENSING VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 93,949 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 90,599 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 90,598 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 86,603 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 86,603 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 80,987 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jan 2015 80,987 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jan 2014 74,548 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 69,336 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 63,237 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 58,862 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 51,513 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 39,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 24,887 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 19,232 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 12,956 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 12,956 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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VE51 BWW is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 VE51 BWW, 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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VE51 BWW is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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