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X47 RNV

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

64,338 mi
Last recorded64,338 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX47 RNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2019 64,338 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

All fuel pipes corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to flexible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Torsion bar weak, needs adjusting as vehicle is leaning

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Pass 25 Jan 2018 62,564 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Oil leak around engine area ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner shoulder

Fail 20 Jan 2018 62,531 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked by yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Oil leak around engine area ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner shoulder

Pass 28 Jan 2017 60,711 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 60,691 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 58,480 miles

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 58,480 miles

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,579 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 55,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 52,277 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 52,127 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise: high rise brake lamp only operating on 50%.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 44,661 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 44,659 miles

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

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

front tyres are worn on the outer edges

Pass 13 Jan 2012 34,998 miles

Airbag light on

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine misfiring

Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,681 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 17,054 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 9,987 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 9,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 5,456 miles

Vehicle presented for retest with rejected brake pipe cleaned and coated.

Fail 2 Jan 2008 5,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 52,777 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 44,800 miles

Spare wheel becoming insecure?

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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X47 RNV is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X47 RNV, 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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X47 RNV is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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