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W124 YBU

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,366 mi
Last recorded146,366 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 YBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 146,366 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside door mirror glass cracked severly reducing view to rear

nearside front metal brake pipe rusty around join with flex brake hose

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

rev counter not working at time test

speedometer not working at time test

Fail 15 Jun 2012 146,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside door mirror glass cracked badly [affecting view to rear]

nearside front tyre worn 3mm

rev counter not working

speedo not working at time test

Pass 14 Jun 2011 133,703 miles

Offside front CV gaiter perished and in very poor condition.

Play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings but not considered excessive at this time.

Play/lift in nearside front suspension upper ball joint but not considered excessive at this time.

Rear brake pipe from flexable hose to load valve corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 12 Jun 2010 125,212 miles

gearbox oil leak

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Jun 2010 125,159 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear brake pipes rusty

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 115,155 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 115,038 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front outer cv boots perished

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust corroded

general corrosion evident

movement in steering colomn

movement offside rack

nail in offside rear tyre

play in nearside front wheel bearing

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 104,996 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 94,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 94,597 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 82,925 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 May 2006 82,925 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 80,971 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

brake pipes to rear limit valve rusty

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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W124 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver 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 W124 YBU, 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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W124 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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