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BIG 3816

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,250 mi
Last recorded128,250 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 3816
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 128,250 miles

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 118,064 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 118,059 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 102,707 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 102,707 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 97,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 97,786 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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 96,702 miles

front brake discs corroded

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 15 Nov 2013 96,702 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

engine light on

front brake discs corroded

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Nov 2012 95,399 miles

airbag light on

engine light on

n/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2012 95,387 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on

engine light on

n/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 92,526 miles

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

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

engine light on

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2011 92,441 miles

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

engine light on

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 86,063 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front c.v gaiters perished

slight play in steering wheel hight adjuster

Fail 1 Nov 2010 86,063 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front c.v gaiters perished

slight play in steering wheel hight adjuster

Pass 31 Oct 2009 80,901 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 76,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 76,383 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 68,253 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 66,760 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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BIG 3816 is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BIG 3816, 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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BIG 3816 is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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