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DG51 ODS

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,739 mi
Last recorded98,739 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 ODS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 98,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 98,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 91,495 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 85,370 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 80,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak from offside of rear axel

Fail 7 Mar 2014 80,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 73,170 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 73,163 miles

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 63,381 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 63,368 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 51,828 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 51,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,339 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 50,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,088 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 29,389 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 24,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 19,448 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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DG51 ODS is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DG51 ODS, 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 DG51 ODS registered?

DG51 ODS is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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