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VU51 OBE

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,297 mi
Last recorded57,297 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 OBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 57,297 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 57,295 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,960 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 49,853 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 48,385 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 47,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 44,361 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,571 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2009 32,333 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,675 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 21,968 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 15,336 miles

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

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

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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VU51 OBE is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VU51 OBE, 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 VU51 OBE registered?

VU51 OBE is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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