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V117 FPN

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,135 mi
Last recorded108,135 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 FPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 108,135 miles

EML on

Fail 20 Mar 2015 108,134 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 99,621 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

EML lamp illuminated

Nearsie rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Play in inner steering rack

damage to offside front bumper

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn close to excessive

Fail 22 Feb 2014 99,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Both rear shock absorber upper bushes perished

Centre exhaust box mount broken

Damage to nearside rear quarter pannel

Damage to offside front bumper

EML lamp illuminated

Fuel pipes heavily corroded

Minor exhaust blow from centre box

Offside front (front to rear) brake pipes heavily corroded

Offside front lower ball joint dust cover perished close to excessive

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Play in inner steering rack

Rear anti-roll bushes worn close to excessive

Offside rear sill has heavy corrosion within prescribed area of body mount

Pass 20 Feb 2013 91,688 miles

corrosion forming on ns b post area,all rear metal brake pipes corroding,osr nsr coil springs corroding,osf tyre at 2mm, nsf tyre at 3mm

osr nsr brake disc becoming pitted,osr nsr tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 27 Feb 2012 80,242 miles

Airbag warning light on (Testable item from April)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 74,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 68,611 miles

Slight Damage To Front Number Plate.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 59,875 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 54,829 miles

offside rear wheel bearing NOT checked due to brakes binding (STRONG ADVISE)

rear brake discs are lipped and corrodding

various marks to front screen

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 22 Jan 2008 54,829 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear wheel bearing NOT checked due to brakes binding (STRONG ADVISE)

rear brake discs are lipped and corrodding

various marks to front screen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2007 48,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 41,795 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2006 41,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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V117 FPN is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 76,256 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 V117 FPN, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V117 FPN is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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