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EX02 OVU

2002 Opel Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,683 mi
Last recorded97,683 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Opel Frontera60,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 OVU
MakeOpel
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 97,683 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 92,692 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 92,650 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 88,663 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 84,756 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 78,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Apr 2010 74,278 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 74,278 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 68,731 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 62,878 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 57,882 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 44,581 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Frontera?

Based on 1,170 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,595
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 91
position lamp(s) not working 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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EX02 OVU is a 2002 Opel Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Opel Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 60,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX02 OVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Opel Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX02 OVU registered?

EX02 OVU is a 2002 Opel Frontera, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is EX02 OVU safe to buy?

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