CarVerify

Free Car Check

W146 YBU

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,319 mi
Last recorded48,319 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 YBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 48,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front wishbones corroded but solid

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both outer sills corroded at rear

corrosion to underneath of vehicle not structural

Fail 21 Aug 2019 48,319 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front wishbones corroded but solid

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both outer sills corroded at rear

corrosion to underneath of vehicle not structural

Pass 19 May 2018 46,992 miles

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded but solid

Pass 10 May 2017 44,701 miles

Chassis corroded all over but not seriously weakened

Engine management light on

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner and outer sill area corroded close to suspension, seatbelt and body mountings but not considered excessive

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner and outer sill area corroded close to suspension, seatbelt and body mountings but not considered excessive

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules From load valve to axle (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension components corroded

Pass 14 May 2016 43,841 miles

Engine management warning light on

Fuel pipes rusty but not leaking

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm/wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer and inner sill area withing 30cm of belt mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm/wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer and inner sill area withing 30cm of belt mounting (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 43,839 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management warning light on

Fuel pipes rusty but not leaking

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm/wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer and inner sill area withing 30cm of belt mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm/wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer and inner sill area withing 30cm of belt mounting (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 42,961 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 6 May 2015 42,961 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 May 2014 42,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chassis and front suspension arms starting to corrode

engine warning light on indicating a fault

Fail 15 May 2014 42,192 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

chassis and front suspension arms starting to corrode

engine warning light on indicating a fault

Pass 21 May 2013 41,268 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 41,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f wiper blade torn but still clearing screen

Pass 9 May 2012 40,278 miles

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

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

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 39,249 miles

all brake hose ferrals starting to corrode

all brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 May 2010 37,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 36,784 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 34,508 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 30,727 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 26,011 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
Full Vauxhall Frontera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W146 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 W146 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W146 YBU?

You can check the full history of W146 YBU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W146 YBU registered?

W146 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W146 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W146 YBU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W146 YBU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W146 YBU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.