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V285 AVV

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,103 mi
Last recorded120,103 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 AVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 120,103 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR DISC INNER FACE NOT FULLY CONTACTED BY PADS

Pass 24 Aug 2011 118,941 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 108,952 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 96,020 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 96,018 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 90,615 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 90,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 82,571 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 72,570 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2005

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V285 AVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V285 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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V285 AVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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