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VN51 DTU

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,576 mi
Last recorded91,576 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 DTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 91,576 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

eml light on

Fail 3 Jul 2012 91,573 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

eml light on

Pass 1 Jul 2011 83,177 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 77,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 63,424 miles

steering and suspension worn,brake system coroded,chassis and exhaust coroding.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 63,376 miles

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

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

steering and suspension worn,brake system coroded,chassis and exhaust coroding.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 54,941 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 54,933 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 48,999 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 48,999 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 36,005 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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VN51 DTU is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VN51 DTU, 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 VN51 DTU registered?

VN51 DTU is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is VN51 DTU safe to buy?

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