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DU51 NXO

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,300 mi
Last recorded118,300 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 NXO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2016 118,300 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded +offside rear inner sills/arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Centre to rear exhaust joint minor leak +clamp missing.

Front shock absorbers/suspension soft , no signs of leakage.

Nearside Rear fuel tank securing bracket broken.

Offside side step loose+insecure.

Rear chassis legs+cross members corroding.

Rear fuel pipes corroding.

Rear rear tie bar mounts corroding.

Rear suspension spring mounts corroding.

play in n/s bottom ball joint.

play in rear anti roll bar+link bushes.

slight damage to n/s/r passenger seat belt.

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 110,026 miles

Front shock absorbers becoming soft.

Nearside +offside bottom ball joint dust covers deteriorating.

Nearside +offside side steps becoming insecure.

Nearside Rear seat belt slightly damaged.

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Offside Rear Upper spring mount corroding.

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding.

Offside Rear sill/arch corroding.

Rear anti roll bar mounts corroding.

Rear fuel pipes corroding.

play in o/s+n/s/r anti roll bar link bushes.

rear chassis legs corroding.

transmissions fluid leak.

Fail 8 Oct 2015 110,006 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both o/s front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp +offside (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Front shock absorbers becoming soft.

Nearside +offside bottom ball joint dust covers deteriorating.

Nearside +offside side steps becoming insecure.

Nearside Rear seat belt slightly damaged.

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Offside Rear Upper spring mount corroding.

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding.

Offside Rear sill/arch corroding.

Rear anti roll bar mounts corroding.

Rear fuel pipes corroding.

play in o/s+n/s/r anti roll bar link bushes.

rear chassis legs corroding.

transmissions fluid leak.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 101,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 94,806 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 94,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 86,834 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 86,711 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)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 79,476 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 79,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

slight upwards movment in rack in osf arm

Pass 2 Nov 2010 76,445 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 76,443 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

all brake pipes at rear end of vehicle corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2009 71,710 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 71,618 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 64,446 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 52,580 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 41,420 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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DU51 NXO is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DU51 NXO, 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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DU51 NXO is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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