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YJ52 BPV

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,814 mi
Last recorded97,814 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 BPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 97,814 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

steering coupling bushs split

Fail 15 Jun 2018 97,813 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

steering coupling bushs split

Pass 10 Feb 2017 94,779 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 94,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 93,684 miles

all tyres have cracking in the tread

front n/s and o/s side windows tinted

Fail 22 Feb 2016 93,642 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

all tyres have cracking in the tread

Pass 9 Jan 2015 91,790 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 90,677 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 90,671 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 83,017 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

handbrake warning light on

nearside front fog light inop

rear roll bar bushes slightly worn

slight movement in tilt steering column

Fail 19 Dec 2012 82,724 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

handbrake warning light on

nearside front fog light inop

rear roll bar bushes slightly worn

slight movement in tilt steering column

Pass 5 Dec 2011 70,721 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 60,299 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 60,299 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 49,566 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 49,565 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 37,623 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 37,622 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 33,894 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 29,363 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 24,918 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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YJ52 BPV is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YJ52 BPV, 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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YJ52 BPV is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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