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V5 RES

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,760 mi
Last recorded138,760 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 RES
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 138,760 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 134,055 miles

air bag light on

ecu light on

Fail 11 Jun 2012 134,055 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

ecu light on

Pass 4 May 2012 137,089 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 126,540 miles

o/s spot lamp broken

Fail 28 Jun 2011 126,540 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

o/s spot lamp broken

o/s wiper has split ends

Pass 28 May 2010 122,057 miles

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

Oil leak

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

age related crackes o/s/r tyre

air bag light on

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

o/s/f spot lanp glass broken

one section top stop inop

Fail 14 May 2010 122,056 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Oil leak

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

age related crackes o/s/r tyre

air bag light on

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

o/s/f spot lanp glass broken

one section top stop inop

Pass 3 Dec 2008 111,953 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 111,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2007 111,885 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 107,671 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 107,067 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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V5 RES is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V5 RES, 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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V5 RES is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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