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V205 MOP

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,122 mi
Last recorded81,122 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV205 MOP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 81,122 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2013 81,112 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2012 76,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s and n/s rear outer sills rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2012 76,854 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 73,266 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 73,236 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

air bag light on and eml light on

Pass 15 Jul 2010 70,199 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 61,756 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 56,518 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 24 Jul 2008 56,518 miles

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 13 Jul 2007 53,457 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 46,458 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 46,458 miles

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

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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V205 MOP is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V205 MOP, 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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V205 MOP is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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