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VK51 XXT

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,550 mi
Last recorded102,550 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 XXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 102,550 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 14 Aug 2017 102,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer 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 Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine light on

Pass 21 Mar 2015 98,685 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 101,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 85,015 miles

eml light on

Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,380 miles

osr hub seal slightly leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2011 72,380 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 66,664 miles

Slight leak fro OSR diff seal

Pass 8 Apr 2009 55,860 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 53,573 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,527 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 47,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 36,597 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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VK51 XXT is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VK51 XXT, 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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What year was VK51 XXT registered?

VK51 XXT is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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