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W131 RRJ

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,718 mi
Last recorded127,718 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 RRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 127,718 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 115,786 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2009 104,351 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 103,961 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 90,693 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 90,614 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 90,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 76,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 60,414 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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W131 RRJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W131 RRJ, 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 W131 RRJ registered?

W131 RRJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W131 RRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W131 RRJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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