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BT02 UHU

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 UHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES ON REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES ON REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES ON FRONT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 131,435 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 131,408 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 176,593 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 165,962 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 159,203 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2012
Fail 21 Aug 2012

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 135,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both main brake pipes corroded in several places / front centre and above rear chassis but are safe in my opinion

fuel filler neck and breather pipes corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2011 135,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both main brake pipes corroded in several places / front centre and above rear chassis but are safe in my opinion

fuel filler neck and breather pipes corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 119,410 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 101,219 miles

front metal brake pipes

Pass 21 Aug 2008 82,033 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 67,228 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 67,228 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 59,871 miles

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

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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BT02 UHU is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BT02 UHU, 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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BT02 UHU is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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