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BU52 LVN

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,690 mi
Last recorded110,690 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 LVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 110,690 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2015 110,510 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 106,923 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 106,923 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 97,492 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 90,185 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

corrosion on chassis

Fail 13 Aug 2012 90,185 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

corrosion on chassis

Pass 25 Aug 2011 79,888 miles

rear tyres worn to 2mm

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

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

oil misting on underside of lower engine covers,could be oil or fuel

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play o/s track rod

Fail 25 Aug 2011 79,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil misting on underside of lower engine covers,could be oil or fuel

rear tyres worn to 2mm

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play o/s track rod

Pass 17 Aug 2010 65,663 miles

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

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

antiroll bar rubbing on o/s/f shockabsorber

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,669 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,237 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,052 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 34,805 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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BU52 LVN is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BU52 LVN, 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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BU52 LVN is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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