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V521 ARP

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,715 mi
Last recorded115,715 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV521 ARP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 115,715 miles

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

many bolts missing from clutch bell housing

Fail 21 Jun 2016 115,714 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded broken (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired both sills at rear (5.2.6)

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

many bolts missing from clutch bell housing

Pass 21 May 2015 97,247 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust hanger deteriorated but system adequately supported

Pass 1 Nov 2013 74,937 miles

Brake pedal 'spongy'

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 72,749 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 70,471 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 70,470 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

mudflap fouling wheel

Pass 28 Sep 2007 64,337 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 64,276 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 56,414 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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V521 ARP is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V521 ARP, 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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V521 ARP is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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