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VE51 NWJ

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,406 mi
Last recorded148,406 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 NWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 148,406 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 126,124 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 126,123 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 104,722 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 100,053 miles

chassis , suspension wishbones front ,tow bar , heavily corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2011 100,029 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

chassis , suspension wishbones front ,tow bar , heavily corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 92,203 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear chassis corroded paint/protection needed

Pass 2 Nov 2009 85,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 75,770 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 67,427 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 56,507 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 45,056 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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VE51 NWJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE51 NWJ, 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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What year was VE51 NWJ registered?

VE51 NWJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is VE51 NWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE51 NWJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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