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VU51 RVM

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,331 mi
Last recorded104,331 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 RVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 104,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chassis corrosion

front brake back plates corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2016 103,590 miles

Nearside Rear rebound rubber cracked

Offside Front brake dust plate rusty

Offside Rear rebound rubber cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2015 102,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease on rubber, but no split found (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 101,901 miles

rear brake reading slight low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes from front to rear starting to go rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2014 101,901 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes from front to rear starting to go rusty

rear brake reading slight low

Pass 6 Sep 2013 100,967 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 100,667 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 100,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 88,072 miles

brake pipes on os chassis at front gettin rusty

slight movement to n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 8 Sep 2010 77,008 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 64,787 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,947 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,268 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 42,268 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 33,977 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 24,627 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 RVM is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel 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 VU51 RVM, 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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VU51 RVM is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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