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V196 HVU

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV196 HVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 97,601 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Feb 2018 97,601 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 96,910 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 12 Jan 2016 96,696 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 96,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 96,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 96,067 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 94,505 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 90,839 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 128,899 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 108,923 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 108,683 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise offside front spot light glass broken

Fail 10 Dec 2007 96,617 miles

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

n/s & o/s/f outer c/v boots cracked & perished.

n/s/f wiper washer jet partly blocked.

o/s/r suspension anti-roll bar link arm lower bush worn.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 96,617 miles

n/s & o/s/f outer c/v boots cracked & perished.

n/s/f wiper washer jet partly blocked.

o/s/r suspension anti-roll bar link arm lower bush worn.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 83,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s & o/s/f tyres worn 1.6mm req's replaceing. †n/s & o/s/r tyres worn 3mm. †n/s & o/s/f outer c/v boots cracked & perished.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 71,034 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front outer driver shafts c/v boots cracked & perihed. †n/s/f door mirror glass missing.

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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V196 HVU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V196 HVU, 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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V196 HVU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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