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V478 XUD

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,635 mi
Last recorded61,635 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 XUD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,635 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 61,635 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,154 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 57,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 53,241 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 53,241 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 49,647 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 49,647 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,914 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,072 miles

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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V478 XUD is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V478 XUD, 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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What year was V478 XUD registered?

V478 XUD is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V478 XUD safe to buy?

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