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V482 AVV

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,003 mi
Last recorded11,003 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV482 AVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 11,003 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 62,826 miles

e m l light on

n/s/f cv boot split perished

n/s/f tyre nailed

rear brake pipes corroded

rear diff seal leaking

rear pads low thickness

Fail 19 Oct 2010 62,826 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

e m l light on

n/s/f cv boot split perished

n/s/f tyre nailed

rear brake pipes corroded

rear diff seal leaking

rear pads low thickness

Pass 3 Nov 2009 79,033 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

excessive play in steering rack

n/s/r shock absorber shroud damaged

play in rear anti-roll bar drop links + mounting bushes

rear seats stowed - belts + seats not tested

severe engine oil leak

severe rear differential oil leak

slight smell of gas from under bonnet

Fail 28 Oct 2009 79,033 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

excessive play in steering rack

n/s/r shock absorber shroud damaged

play in rear anti-roll bar drop links + mounting bushes

rear seats stowed - belts + seats not tested

severe engine oil leak

severe rear differential oil leak

slight smell of gas from under bonnet

Pass 25 Oct 2008 66,443 miles

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

play in steering rack rubber mounts

Fail 23 Oct 2008 66,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

play in steering rack rubber mounts

Fail 1 Nov 2007 56,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/S/F shock absorber close to anti roll bar

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 56,063 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/S/F shock absorber close to anti roll bar

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 36,027 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

long handbrake travel

oil leak

shock-absorbers weak

wiper blades split

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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V482 AVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc 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 V482 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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What year was V482 AVV registered?

V482 AVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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