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V245 AVV

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

88,471 mi
Last recorded88,471 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV245 AVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 88,471 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes greased

Fail 5 Dec 2017 88,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking above shocker (3.6.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Dec 2016 86,490 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 86,490 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 85,516 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 80,394 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 80,394 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 80,341 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 74,641 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 74,636 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 70,715 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 70,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 69,081 miles

2 x nearside rear brake pipe covered in grease at time of test

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

front - rear brake pipes covered in grease at time of test

fuel pipes covered in grease at time of test

nearside front brake pipe covered in grease at time of test

offside front brake pipe covered in grease at time of test

offside rear brake pipe covered in grease at time of test

Fail 28 Jun 2011 69,081 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

2 x nearside rear brake pipe covered in grease at time of test

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

front - rear brake pipes covered in grease at time of test

fuel pipes covered in grease at time of test

nearside front brake pipe covered in grease at time of test

offside front brake pipe covered in grease at time of test

offside rear brake pipe covered in grease at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,426 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to split

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to split

rear cross inner skirt panel corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2010 67,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to split

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to split

rear cross inner skirt panel corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,698 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 63,703 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 58,348 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 58,348 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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V245 AVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V245 AVV, 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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V245 AVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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