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V378 XEE

2000 Opel Frontera

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

77,144 mi
Last recorded77,144 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Opel Frontera67,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV378 XEE
MakeOpel
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 77,144 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 77,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 70,656 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 64,251 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 64,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 60,782 miles

All flexible brake hoses have metal ends that are corroded.

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit.

Brake pipes at the rear of the vehicle are showing some signs of corrosion.

Fail 23 Sep 2010 60,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

All flexible brake hoses have metal ends that are corroded.

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit.

Brake pipes at the rear of the vehicle are showing some signs of corrosion.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,280 miles

Both rear tyres are showing some signs of wear.

Fail 5 Oct 2009 57,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both rear tyres are showing some signs of wear.

Pass 4 Oct 2008 52,630 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 52,630 miles

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

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

Fuel pipes at the rear of the vehicle are showing some signs of heavy corrosion in places.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 48,306 miles

A number of brake pipes - front and rear - on the vehicle are starting to show some signs of corrosion.

The off side front tyre is worn to the legal limit on the inner edge of the tread.

Fail 1 Oct 2007 48,306 miles

A number of brake pipes - front and rear - on the vehicle are starting to show some signs of corrosion.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The off side front tyre is worn to the legal limit on the inner edge of the tread.

How Reliable is the Opel Frontera?

Based on 1,170 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,595
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 91
position lamp(s) not working 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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V378 XEE is a 2000 Opel Frontera in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2000 Opel Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 67,794 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 Opel Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V378 XEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Opel Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V378 XEE registered?

V378 XEE is a 2000 Opel Frontera, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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