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V266 FWH

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

168,567 mi
Last recorded168,567 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV266 FWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 168,567 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 164,615 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 164,607 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 164,431 miles

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

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

light corosion under vehicle

rear anti roll link arms worn

Fail 2 Sep 2014 164,431 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

light corosion under vehicle

rear anti roll link arms worn

Pass 9 Sep 2013 154,468 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 154,467 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ALL SHOCKS HAVE NEG DAMPING AFFECT

Pass 31 Aug 2012 146,288 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 146,288 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 134,871 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 134,870 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 128,182 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 128,179 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 119,410 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 112,668 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 112,668 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 106,338 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 106,337 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (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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V266 FWH is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V266 FWH, 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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V266 FWH is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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