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CP04 VGL

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

1,808 mi
Last recorded1,808 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 VGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 1,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe between flexi brake hose and compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 1,802 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe between flexi brake hose and compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 101,892 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2018 97,758 miles

engine covers under car,.

surface rust rear end of car ,,chassis rails rear coil springs rear axle,,cover under fuel tank,.spring hangers,,,

Fail 2 May 2018 97,758 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split all way around lost grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high way too high bulb not in lamp correct position,. (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split all way around lost all grease,. (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers under car,.

surface rust rear end of car ,,chassis rails rear coil springs rear axle,,cover under fuel tank,.spring hangers,,,

Pass 21 Apr 2017 93,006 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 89,040 miles

engine cover under car,.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 84,112 miles

MIDDLE BOX PIPE SOMETHING RATTLES INSIDE PIPE./

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

OSF SPOT LIGHT NOT WORKING.

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

RATTLE ON NSR CENTRE CAP WHEEL.

Fail 29 Apr 2015 84,112 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

MIDDLE BOX PIPE SOMETHING RATTLES INSIDE PIPE./

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

OSF SPOT LIGHT NOT WORKING.

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

RATTLE ON NSR CENTRE CAP WHEEL.

Pass 13 May 2014 79,304 miles

nearside rear step mounting corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 74,001 miles

slight play in steering rack [offside]

Pass 2 May 2012 68,876 miles

7 pin trailer socket fitted

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 64,337 miles

nearside spot lamp not working

Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,106 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 51,630 miles

slight movment in o/s steering rack end bush.

Pass 12 May 2008 43,147 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 30,575 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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CP04 VGL is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,116 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 CP04 VGL, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CP04 VGL registered?

CP04 VGL is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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