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WV02 FWK

2002 Opel Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,182 mi
Last recorded61,182 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Opel Frontera60,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 FWK
MakeOpel
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2019 61,182 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

under tray fitted affecting view of some test items

Pass 2 Mar 2018 60,231 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded at load compersater (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tank bracket at rear corroded

slight under body corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2017 57,982 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes and fuel pipes covered with thick black under seal

Fail 2 Mar 2017 57,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes and fuel pipes covered with thick black under seal

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,117 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and splitting on inner side wall but cords not exposed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished and splitting on inner side wall but cords not exposed at time

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake covered with black under seal unable to fully check

excessive corrosion fuel tank support

Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake pipes covered with black underseal unable to check corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2015 51,898 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake pipes covered with black underseal unable to check corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,839 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

all brake pipes covered with thick black underseal unable to check corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,033 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake and fuel pipes covered with underseal unable to check for corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,520 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 41,499 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,026 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,064 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,646 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 27,566 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 21,648 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Frontera?

Based on 1,170 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,595
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 91
position lamp(s) not working 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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WV02 FWK is a 2002 Opel Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2002 Opel Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 60,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV02 FWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Opel Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV02 FWK registered?

WV02 FWK is a 2002 Opel Frontera, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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