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VU51 RXF

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,317 mi
Last recorded164,317 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 164,317 miles

unable to see condistion of rear pads

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

advancing Chassis /and underbody component corroshan

rear cross member holed and corroded

rear discs corroded and worn

unable to see condision of front brake pads

Pass 6 Dec 2013 160,030 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 160,030 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine has a slight misfire

Engine mangement light on

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 152,987 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 152,987 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 142,922 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 130,350 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 117,376 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 98,467 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 98,467 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 79,459 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 62,997 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 50,022 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 RXF is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RXF, 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 RXF registered?

VU51 RXF is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is VU51 RXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU51 RXF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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