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V838 FSN

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,421 mi
Last recorded136,421 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 FSN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 136,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake pipes been greased

Pass 29 Sep 2009 123,710 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

some brake pipes been greased at time of test

Fail 29 Sep 2009 123,710 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

some brake pipes been greased at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2008 110,491 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 97,609 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 84,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside 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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V838 FSN is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V838 FSN, 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 V838 FSN registered?

V838 FSN is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V838 FSN safe to buy?

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