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WR51 XJO

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,245 mi
Last recorded118,245 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 XJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 118,245 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s rear tail light damage

Pass 1 Mar 2018 114,308 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 107,901 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded on offside chassis just forward of rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% nearside slow (3.7.B.5b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 107,890 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% offside slow (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded on offside chassis just forward of rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% nearside slow (3.7.B.5b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 102,822 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 102,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 97,571 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 91,156 miles

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

O/S/F Foglamp inop

O/S/R Axle Bump stop missing

Rear wiper rubber also poor

Fail 5 Dec 2013 91,156 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front wiper blades split on ends

O/S/F Foglamp inop

O/S/R Axle Bump stop missing

Rear wiper rubber also poor

Pass 5 Dec 2012 87,630 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)

front wiper blades split but still clearing at this time

Fail 3 Dec 2012 87,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

front wiper blades split but still clearing at this time

Pass 15 Dec 2011 79,909 miles

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

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

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

fault with instument pack

Fail 14 Dec 2011 79,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

fault with instument pack

Pass 17 Jan 2011 73,731 miles

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

Front brake disc`s slightly worn

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,461 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 66,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 59,239 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 59,233 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

light engine oil leak....light corrosion around n/s/f brake pipe....c.v.boots perashing....

Pass 20 Dec 2007 52,170 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 52,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted to n/s/f

front pads low free play in front wheel bearings front tyres worn on out edges

o/s/r tyre getting low n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 18 Oct 2006 41,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 33,282 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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WR51 XJO is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WR51 XJO, 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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WR51 XJO is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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