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VF02 RTX

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,362 mi
Last recorded142,362 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 RTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 142,362 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated / repaired

Fail 28 Mar 2017 142,346 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge. 245/70x16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust system deteriorated / repaired

Pass 27 Aug 2015 136,893 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished --3mm left

play in rear roll bar inner bushes and outer link bushes

Fail 25 Aug 2015 136,893 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished --3mm left

play in rear roll bar inner bushes and outer link bushes

Pass 18 Jul 2014 125,230 miles

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2014 125,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

turbo heat sheild loose

Pass 9 Sep 2013 123,299 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 113,678 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 103,554 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 103,535 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 91,323 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 80,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 80,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 68,681 miles

wipers starting to split

Pass 28 Aug 2007 58,116 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 45,983 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 34,925 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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VF02 RTX is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VF02 RTX, 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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VF02 RTX is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 August 2002.

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