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VN51 DXC

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,341 mi
Last recorded73,341 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 DXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 73,341 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 73,292 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 68,323 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 69,706 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES N/S/R LOAD VALVE AREA ARE CORRODED

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

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE WORN LOW

N/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK IS WORN

N/SR AND O/S/R CHASSIS AREA IS CORRODED

O/S/R BRAKE DISC IS WORN

O/S/R FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in the steering column

Fail 22 Nov 2011 69,706 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES N/S/R LOAD VALVE AREA ARE CORRODED

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

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE WORN LOW

N/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK IS WORN

N/SR AND O/S/R CHASSIS AREA IS CORRODED

O/S/R BRAKE DISC IS WORN

O/S/R FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in the steering column

Pass 1 Nov 2010 64,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s & o/s chassis corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2009 58,519 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 58,519 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 52,925 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,925 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 46,833 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 37,566 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 DXC is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DXC, 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 DXC registered?

VN51 DXC is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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