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W147 YBU

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 YBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016

Coolant leak ()

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s & o/s (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

under carriage steering and suspension components have surface rust

Pass 11 May 2015 19,975 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 19,975 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 86,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 84,957 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 81,361 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 78,588 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 78,586 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 84,197 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 84,196 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 77,481 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 77,481 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 70,963 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 61,086 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 60,859 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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W147 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W147 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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W147 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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