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BV51 XCE

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,632 mi
Last recorded50,632 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 XCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 50,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 50,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 41,145 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 32,560 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 23,000 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 11,948 miles

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

engine management light on

l/h front brake calliper damp

l/h washer jet innop

r/h rear hub seal leaking

Fail 25 Oct 2010 11,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake warning light on

engine management light on

l/h front brake calliper damp

l/h washer jet innop

r/h rear hub seal leaking

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 6,208 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 1,844 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 71,351 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 65,051 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 57,849 miles

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

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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BV51 XCE is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BV51 XCE, 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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BV51 XCE is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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