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VK02 EXV

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,017 mi
Last recorded115,017 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 EXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 115,017 miles

Nearside Front break pipe corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 115,012 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front break pipe corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 113,333 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 113,333 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 107,657 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Jul 2014 107,657 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2013 98,514 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 98,514 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 87,142 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 76,526 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 76,526 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,940 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 52,096 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 41,045 miles

exhaust for corrosion

slight play in front steering and suspension joints

Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,795 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 24,294 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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VK02 EXV is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VK02 EXV, 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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VK02 EXV is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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