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BN51 BUE

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,450 mi
Last recorded63,450 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 BUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 63,450 miles

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

both front outer cv boots perished

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2010 57,999 miles

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

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

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

nearsde rear hub seal leaking oil

Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,953 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 53,951 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 48,450 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 26 Feb 2009 48,450 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

air bag warning light on

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,389 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 36,306 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,941 miles

Slight play in offside steering rack guide bush.

Fail 1 Mar 2006 29,941 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in offside steering rack guide bush

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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BN51 BUE is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN51 BUE, 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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What year was BN51 BUE registered?

BN51 BUE is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BN51 BUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 BUE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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