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V271 RCA

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,772 mi
Last recorded59,772 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV271 RCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 59,772 miles

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

all chassis corroding

corrosion front discs

fuel pipes towards front of fuel filter starting to corrode

Fail 6 Nov 2012 59,769 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

all chassis corroding

corrosion front discs

Pass 9 Nov 2011 57,639 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F washer jet not working

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake back plates corroded

corrosion on brake discs

Fail 2 Nov 2011 57,639 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F washer jet not working

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake back plates corroded

corrosion on brake discs

Pass 26 Nov 2010 56,408 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Heavy corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion all over chassis

corrosion on rear brake discs

nsr tyre deteriorating

Fail 17 Nov 2010 56,402 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Heavy corrosion on front brake discs

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion all over chassis

corrosion on pas pipes

corrosion on rear brake discs

nsr tyre deteriorating

Pass 15 Mar 2007 56,371 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 56,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/R lense loose

O/S/R lense cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2006 53,405 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V271 RCA is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V271 RCA, 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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V271 RCA is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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