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VU51 RJO

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 RJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2016

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 151,079 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded most pipes correded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering (2.2.A.1a)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both front links play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 96,200 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r door bottm sill slightly corroded

o/s/r door bottom sill slightley corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 61,371 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 59,430 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 57,840 miles

slight knock steering no play evident

Pass 4 Dec 2008 55,704 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 52,743 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 52,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 33,251 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 36,410 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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VU51 RJO is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU51 RJO, 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 RJO registered?

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

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