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VO02 VEL

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,700 mi
Last recorded161,700 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 VEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 161,700 miles

engine noise

number plates cracked

rear brake pads worn

rust on n/s/f brake pipe

rusty fuel tank shield

Fail 9 Dec 2020 161,637 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine noise

number plates cracked

rear brake pads worn

rust on n/s/f brake pipe

rusty fuel tank shield

Pass 12 Jun 2019 150,932 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 150,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 144,129 miles

brake pipes heavily greased

fuel pipes rusty

oil leaks

Pass 15 Jun 2017 138,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both boots perishing (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 15 Jun 2017 138,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both boots perishing (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 4 Jul 2016 131,148 miles

front reg plate cracked

Fail 1 Jul 2016 131,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front reg plate cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2015 120,635 miles

front reg plate cracked

unevan front tyre wear, low on inner edges

Fail 25 Jun 2015 12,034 miles

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

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

front reg plate cracked

unevan front tyre wear, low on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2014 109,148 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 99,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 89,184 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 89,184 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 75,327 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 63,292 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 61,504 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 58,940 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 55,417 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 51,715 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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VO02 VEL is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VO02 VEL, 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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VO02 VEL is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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