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VN51 FKL

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,902 mi
Last recorded75,902 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 FKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 75,902 miles

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

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

slight blow on exhaust middle section

Pass 4 Aug 2016 75,304 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear axle leaking onto hub\brake area

Fail 3 Aug 2016 75,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear axle leaking onto hub\brake area

Fail 10 Aug 2015 74,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 74,372 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,481 miles

slight oil leak from nearside rear axle

Pass 14 Aug 2013 72,938 miles

slight oil leak nearside rear axle

Pass 18 Aug 2012 72,006 miles

nearside rear hub has a light misting of oil

Pass 19 Aug 2011 70,694 miles

nearside rear hub has a light misting of oil

Fail 19 Aug 2011 70,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear hub has a light misting of oil

Pass 16 Aug 2010 68,617 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 66,907 miles

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

slight oil leak from nearside rear hub area

Pass 8 Aug 2008 65,360 miles

Slight oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 30 Aug 2007 61,089 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 55,263 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 46,649 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 FKL is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VN51 FKL, 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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VN51 FKL is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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