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W142 YBU

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,694 mi
Last recorded62,694 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 YBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 62,694 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

brake pipes coverd with underseal.

Fail 6 Aug 2018 62,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust pipe to box. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

brake pipes coverd with underseal.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 54,893 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pipes covered with under seal.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 48,844 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pipes coverd with under seal.

Fail 10 Aug 2016 48,842 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding. (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both rubbers torn. (8.2.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pipes coverd with under seal.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 46,828 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

steering colum top bush has some play.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 39,899 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres tread low.

Fail 9 Aug 2013 34,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Upper Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

centre rear exhaust box bafflers loose in.box.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 34,410 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre rear exhaust box bafflers loose in.box.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 30,757 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 28,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 26,876 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 25,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,707 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 25,550 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 25,550 miles

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,026 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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W142 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 W142 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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W142 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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