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W21 DAE

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,677 mi
Last recorded50,677 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW21 DAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 50,677 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 50,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 121,338 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 121,080 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 23 Dec 2015 120,258 miles

general underbody and chassis corrosion

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Dec 2014 116,937 miles

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

dry in places advise to wax oil

Pass 2 Dec 2013 110,118 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 110,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 103,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 103,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

part off offside washer jet blocked

Pass 26 Nov 2011 98,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leaks

Pass 30 Nov 2010 90,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front outer drive shaft gaitors perrished

Fail 30 Nov 2010 90,427 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front outer drive shaft gaitors perrished

Pass 4 Dec 2009 81,182 miles

rear anti roll bar bushs have play

Fail 2 Dec 2009 81,123 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear anti roll bar bushs have play

Pass 11 Nov 2008 70,734 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 70,764 miles

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Fail 10 Nov 2007 61,010 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 61,010 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 53,731 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 53,731 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

advise all brake pipes starting to rust ok at test

Pass 10 Nov 2005 44,581 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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W21 DAE is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W21 DAE, 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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W21 DAE is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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