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VE51 NXL

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,606 mi
Last recorded123,606 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 123,606 miles

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

Rear underside corroded / rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2021 123,603 miles

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

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

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

Rear underside corroded / rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2020 123,303 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 123,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 x pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 3 x rear axle ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all 4 x CV gaitors rubber perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2019 122,648 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 122,088 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has little or no damping effect

Fail 15 Jun 2018 122,088 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has little or no damping effect

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 121,825 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 121,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 118,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers,undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2015 110,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2015 110,022 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 102,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

w/screen cracked bottom edge

Pass 8 Apr 2013 95,459 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,975 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 81,191 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 73,454 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 64,665 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 59,266 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 480,104 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 35,465 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 NXL is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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