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LA04 VRJ

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,211 mi
Last recorded112,211 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 VRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 112,211 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 1 Aug 2012 105,051 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2012 105,051 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 99,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 93,934 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 11 Jul 2009 76,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 76,473 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 51,561 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 28,707 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 28,707 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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LA04 VRJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 LA04 VRJ, 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 LA04 VRJ registered?

LA04 VRJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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